how to determine if you have kidney disease?
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["You're more tired, have less energy or are having trouble concentrating. ... ", "You're having trouble sleeping. ... ", 'You have dry and itchy skin. ... ', 'You feel the need to urinate more often. ... ', 'You see blood in your urine. ... ', 'Your urine is foamy. ... ', "You're experiencing persistent puffiness around your eyes. ... ", 'Your ankles and feet are swollen.']
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These are simple blood and urine tests that can identify problems with your kidneys. You may also need kidney function testing done if you have other conditions that can harm the kidneys, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. They can help doctors monitor these conditions.
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Because the “good” creatinine number is different in different people, GFR is more accurate in finding out if your kidneys are ok. Your GFR will help determine your stage of kidney disease. GFR and creatinine are usually measured and reported together.
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Overview. Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then excreted in your urine.
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['Dark, cloudy urine.', 'Strong-smelling urine.', 'Back pain (where your kidneys are located)', 'Fever.', 'Loss of appetite.', 'Nausea.', 'Vomiting.']
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood the way they should. The disease is called “chronic” because the damage to your kidneys happens slowly over a long period of time. This damage can cause wastes to build up in your body. CKD can also cause other health problems.
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Understanding Kidney Disease - Kidney Disease Kidney disease can affect your body's ability to clean your blood, filter extra water out of your blood, and help control your blood pressure. It can also affect red blood cell production and vitamin D metabolism needed for bone health. You're born with two kidneys.
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Kidney disease, or renal disease, also known as nephropathy, is damage to or disease of a kidney. Nephritis is an inflammatory kidney disease and has several types according to the location of the inflammation. Inflammation can be diagnosed by blood tests. Nephrosis is non-inflammatory kidney disease.
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If your kidney function drops below 15 percent of normal, you are said to have kidney failure. You may have symptoms from the buildup of waste products and extra water in your body.
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Later stages of CKD A number of symptoms can develop if kidney disease is not found early or it gets worse despite treatment. Symptoms can include: weight loss and poor appetite. swollen ankles, feet or hands – as a result of water retention (oedema)
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If your doctor suspects that you have a kidney stone, you may have diagnostic tests and procedures, such as: Blood testing. Blood tests may reveal too much calcium or uric acid in your blood. Blood test results help monitor the health of your kidneys and may lead your doctor to check for other medical conditions.
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Symptoms of CKD It may only be diagnosed if you have a blood or urine test for another reason and the results show a possible problem with your kidneys. At a more advanced stage, symptoms can include: tiredness. swollen ankles, feet or hands.
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['Pink or cola-colored urine from red blood cells in your urine (hematuria)', 'Foamy urine due to excess protein (proteinuria)', 'High blood pressure (hypertension)', 'Fluid retention (edema) with swelling evident in your face, hands, feet and abdomen.']
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Kidney Disease Your kidneys get rid of waste and extra fluid from your body. One of the first signs that something is wrong is puffiness in your fingers, feet, and around your eyes. You're more likely to get kidney disease if you have diabetes or high blood pressure.
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Fast facts on chronic kidney disease Common symptoms include blood in urine, high blood pressure, and fatigue. Causes include diabetes and specific kidney diseases, which includes polycystic kidney disease.
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It also means that you may be at risk for complications of kidney failure. Some of the most common complications of kidney failure include anemia, bone disease, heart disease, high potassium and fluid buildup.
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['a blood test that checks how well your kidneys are filtering your blood, called GFR. GFR stands for glomerular filtration rate.', 'a urine test to check for albumin. Albumin is a protein that can pass into the urine when the kidneys are damaged.']