Prevention and Tests of Kidney Failure

2015-10-23 11:12

Here we show you how to help prevent kidney failure, and common regular tests of kidney failure in life. Kidney failure is very life-threatening and can not be cured yet now. Now see how to prevent it:

1. you should study some knowledge about kidney failure and chronic kidney disease, and know who is at risk of getting kidney failure. Then decide if you are at risk.

2. blood pressure management

it is important for us to take care of blood pressure, because high blood pressure is a leading cause of kidney disease, even kidney failure in the end. Low salt in diet is necessary. In addition, we should avoid smoking and much drinking in life.

3. blood sugar

if you have diabetes, controlling blood sugar level plays an vital role in preventing kidney failure.

Having a low or no sugar diet is necessary. Diabetes is another leading cause of kidney disease, and can lead to kidney failure for patients finally.

In a word, blood pressure and blood sugar level need to be kept well in life. Next, please see the common tests of kidney function:

1. urine test, like protein in urine, blood in urine.

2. blood test, such as creatinine level, BUN level

3. GFR ( glomerular filtration rate)

With the above ways, we can know how well our kidney works exactly, and if kidney disease or kidney failure gets diagnosed, proper and timely treatment should be done to control disease and prevent deterioration. If you have more question or doubt, please leave a message or contact online doctors anytime. Reply will be given very soon for you.

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