After getting your tests done, the next step is to find out the results.
Are you fine? Or are you hearing that your kidneys are under stress? Perhaps you need additional support with medicine? Whatever it may or may not be, remember your doctor is there to answer all your questions.
From the answers you receive from your test results, you now have information about your kidney's health and function levels. Being in the know helps in your health. Make sure you understand your results and what that means to your health.
With your results, you should know and understand their importance in your kidneys and overall health.
Adult
Elderly
120/80 mmHg
120/80 mmHg with 5-10 mmHg increase in diastolic BP
Normal albumin levels in children or adults varies from 3.5 g/dl to 5.4g/dl.
The creatinine clearance test involves urine collection over a 24 hour period and can also provide an estimate of your kidney function.
As you learn the overall status of your health and kidney function you may have medications and possible treatments that will be part of your life. Below are a list of additional questions that you should ask.
It's best to write down your questions and bring them with you when speaking with your doctor.
There are 5 stages and a GFR test confirms both stage of disease and function.
Blood passes through a dialyzer in the process to clean the blood removing toxins & extra fluids.
Uses the peritoneal sack, dialyzing the blood within the body removing toxins and extra fluid.
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