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2. Assessment of kidney function - Wikipedia

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   Blood tests are also used to assess kidney function. These include tests that are intended to directly measure the function of the kidneys, as well as tests that assess the function of the kidneys by looking for evidence of problems associated with abnormal function. One of the measures of kidney function is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

3. Glomerular filtration rate - Wikipedia

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   Risk factors for kidney disease include diabetes, high blood pressure, family history, older age, ethnic group and smoking. For most patients, a GFR over 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 is adequate. But significant decline of the GFR from a previous test result can be an early indicator of kidney disease requiring medical intervention.

4. Are your vitamin D levels low? An expert shares some ... - AOL

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   Zeratsky says there may also be underlying medical causes for low vitamin D, such as kidney disease, a failure to absorb fat from food, or certain medications—for instance, blood pressure ...

5. Home hemodialysis - Wikipedia

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   Home hemodialysis (HHD) is the provision of hemodialysis to purify the blood of a person whose kidneys are not working normally, in their own home. One advantage to doing dialysis at home is that it can be done more frequently and slowly, which reduces the "washed out" feeling and other symptoms caused by rapid ultrafiltration, and it can often be done at night, while the person is sleeping.

6. Life insurance medical exams - AOL

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   Kidney disease: Like liver testing, kidney testing is done to check for signs of kidney disease. The lab will test your blood’s hemoglobin, leukocytes, creatinine levels and blood urea nitrogen ...

7. Your Gout Guide: From Symptoms to Treatment - AOL

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   Chronic kidney disease. Kidney stones. ... A blood test to check the levels of uric acid in your blood. ... Home remedies can also help during a gout flare-up. Your healthcare provider might ...

8. Basic metabolic panel - Wikipedia

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   Outside the United States, blood tests made up of the majority of the same biochemical tests are called urea and electrolytes (U&E or "U and Es"), or urea, electrolytes, creatinine (UEC or EUC or CUE), and are often referred to as 'kidney function tests' as they also include a calculated estimated glomerular filtration rate. The BMP provides ...

9. Doctors Explain What It Means When You Have Chills But ... - AOL

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   17. Kidney Stones. Kidney stones happen when hard deposits of minerals and salts form inside your kidneys, according to the National Kidney Foundation. They can be caused by foods you eat, extra ...