KIDNEY FAILURE DETERMINATION DIAGNOSIS

KIDNEY FAILURE DETERMINATION DIAGNOSIS

A doctor once asked the patient's medical history and signs and symptoms that arise, to determine the existence / occurrence of kidney failure so he will perform a physical examination focused on the possibility of kidney organ enlargement or swelling around the kidneys. If suspected of impaired kidney function, then the patient will be consulted to a kidney specialist (Nephrologist).

Further laboratory tests performed either blood or urine to see the levels of electrolytes, sodium and potassium / potassium. In some cases the medical team may perform installation of the catheter tube into the urine bag (bladder) to remove the urine. If necessary, the medical team will recommend shooting examination of kidney structures by the method of Ultrasound, Computed tomography (CT) scans or by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans. There is even the possibility of

The diagnosis of renal failure is confirmed by blood tests that measure the accumulation of waste products in the blood. BUN and creatinine become elevated, and the glomerular filtration rate decreases. This is the number by which the blood is filtered through the kidneys and can be calculated based on creatinine levels, age, race, and gender.

Urine tests may be performed to measure the amount of protein, detects the presence of abnormal cells, or measuring the concentration of the electrolyte-electrolyte. Protein in the urine is not normal and could be an indication that damage to the kidneys has occurred. -Collection collection of abnormal blood cells, red and white, called Casts can be seen in the urine with kidney disease. Comparing the concentrations of the electrolyte-electrolyte in the blood and urine can help to decide whether the kidneys are able to monitor and filter the blood properly.

Other tests used to diagnose the type of kidney failure. Abdominal ultrasound can access the size of the kidneys and may identify whether there any obstacles. Renal biopsy uses a thin needle is placed through the skin into the kidney to get some tissue for examination under a microscope.