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With stage 3 chronic kidney failure, does it require a person to consult a nephrologist?
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Yes: Seeing a nephrologist early is recommended, having a clear cause for it and treating it and being able to time right possible need for dialysis or transplant in the future.
Answered 1/29/2020
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