List of all tests of : KIDNEY

Overview


In India, 1.36 Lakhs adults die due to chronic kidney disease, which is more than AIDS. The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located at the bottom of the rib cage and are mainly responsible for:


  • Filtering waste products, excess water, and other impurities out of the blood.
  • Regulating pH, salt, and potassium levels in the body.
  • Regulating blood pressure and the production of red blood cells.
  • Activating a form of vitamin D that enhances calcium absorption.

Symptoms of Kidney diseases


Liver disease may not cause any symptoms at first or the symptoms may be nonspecific, like weakness and loss of energy. In acute liver disease, the most common signs and symptoms include:

Symptoms of Kidney Disease


  • Fatigue due to a buildup of toxins and impurities in the blood.
  • Trouble sleeping, due to decreased kidney function resulting in buildup of toxins in the blood.
  • Poor appetite due to a buildup of toxins and impurities in the blood resulting from reduced kidney function
  • Muscle cramping, due to Electrolyte imbalances resulting from impaired kidney function.
  • Edema - Swollen feet, hands and ankles, due to decreased kidney function leading to sodium retention.
  • Puffiness around the eyes due to the kidneys leaking a large amount of protein in the urine.
  • Dry/Scaly skin, when the kidneys are no longer able to keep the right balance of minerals and nutrients in the blood.
  • Frequent urination, especially late at night
  • Decreased mental alertness due to a buildup of toxins and impurities in the blood.

Severe symptoms may include:

  • Nausea, Vomiting due to a buildup of toxins and impurities in the blood.
  • Trouble sleeping, due to decreased kidney function resulting in buildup of toxins in the blood.
  • Changes in urine output
  • Fluid retention is common in kidney disease and manifests with swelling
  • Anemia (a decrease in red blood cells), can cause weakness and fatigue.
  • Decreased sex drive, is very common in patients with kidney disease.
  • Sudden rise in potassium levels

Types of Kidney Diseases


Kidney disease occurs when the kidneys cannot function properly.

  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Stones
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Urinary tract infections
How is Kidney disease diagnosed?
There are various tests used to diagnose kidney disease.
  • Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
  • Urine Examination
  • Protein – Creatinine Ratio, Urine
  • Microalbumin Creatinine Ratio



    • Kidney Panel, KFT

  • Electrolytes
  • Minerals
  • Albumin
  • Waste products
  • Glucose
  • A:G Ratio



  • Creatinine Clearance Test
  • Uric Acid
  • Beta-2 Microglobulin
  • Vitamin D 1, 25-Dihydroxy
  • Kidney scans
  • Kidney biopsy