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Diagnosing Kidney Disease

by Dean Heller MD August 26th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
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My doctor told me my kidneys are not functioning well. How does he know this, and what causes that?

A simple blood test tells doctors if your kidneys are not functioning well. They look for something called, creatinine. People who have hypertension, diabetes are particularly at risk for chronic kidney disease. So a basic blood test should be done in conjunction with your regular physical exams.

Expert: News Canada

To learn more about diagnosing kidney disease, watch this video from VideoMD.com.

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