Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Diagnosing kidney disease/failure



Three simple tests can detect chronic kidney disease:  blood pressure reading, a urine albumin test and a blood test called serum creatinine.  If these tests indicate kidney failure, your doctor may do further testing such as ultrasound.  The doctor may recommend a biopsy of kidney tissue be done to determine the cause, the status and the best treatment for the kidney disease.  The National Kidney Foundation website gives great information at

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