how to know if you have a good kidney?
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["You're more tired, have less energy or are having trouble concentrating. ... ", "You're having trouble sleeping. ... ", 'You have dry and itchy skin. ... ', 'You feel the need to urinate more often. ... ', 'You see blood in your urine. ... ', 'Your urine is foamy. ... ', "You're experiencing persistent puffiness around your eyes. ... ", 'Your ankles and feet are swollen.']
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A BMP test gives your doctor information about: blood urea nitrogen (BUN), or how much nitrogen is in your blood to measure kidney function. creatinine, another indicator of kidney function. glucose, or blood sugar (having high or low blood sugar could both indicate pancreatic issues)
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Remove wastes and extra fluid Your kidneys act like a filter to remove wastes and extra fluid from your body. Your kidneys filter about 200 quarts of blood each day to make about 1 to 2 quarts of urine. The urine contains wastes and extra fluid. This prevents buildup of wastes and fluid to keep your body healthy.
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['Muscle pain, tenderness and weakness (myopathy). Muscle problems, including muscle breakdown, can be serious in some people and rarely cause kidney damage that can lead to death. ... ', 'Your chances of getting muscle problems are higher if you:']
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Your kidneys play a key role in keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range. Diseased kidneys are less able to help regulate blood pressure. As a result, blood pressure increases. If you have CKD, high blood pressure makes it more likely that your kidney disease will get worse and you will have heart problems.
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When your kidneys are not working well, too much phosphorus can build up in your blood. This is called hyperphosphatemia. Your kidneys also help your body use vitamin D. When your kidneys are not working, your body may not be able to use vitamin D like it should. This can also cause your bones to get weak.
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A person can live with just 1 healthy kidney. However, when kidney function falls below 25%, serious problems develop. A person with less than 10% to 15% kidney function will need to have treatment to replace kidney function.
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The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs on either side of your spine, below your ribs and behind your belly. Each kidney is about 4 or 5 inches long, roughly the size of a large fist. The kidneys' job is to filter your blood.
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Your kidneys are located in the back of your abdomen, just under your ribcage, on each side of your spine. Pain in your sides or middle to upper back could be coming from your kidneys. However, having pain in your back or sides does not necessarily mean there is something wrong with your kidneys.
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Because the “good” creatinine number is different in different people, GFR is more accurate in finding out if your kidneys are ok. Your GFR will help determine your stage of kidney disease. GFR and creatinine are usually measured and reported together.
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Since you have kidney disease, your healthy blood pressure may be a little higher than normal. Most doctors suggest a blood pressure less than 130/90 (130 over 90).
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still very important to control high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about what is a healthy blood pressure for you. Since you have kidney disease, your healthy blood pressure may be a little higher than normal. Most doctors suggest a blood pressure less than 130/90 (130 over 90).
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['Stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of fluid will help your kidneys function properly. ... ', 'Eat healthily. A balanced diet ensures you get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs. ... ', 'Watch your blood pressure. ... ', "Don't smoke or drink too much alcohol. ... ", 'Keep slim to help your kidneys.']
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['a blood test that checks how well your kidneys are filtering your blood, called GFR. GFR stands for glomerular filtration rate.', 'a urine test to check for albumin. Albumin is a protein that can pass into the urine when the kidneys are damaged.']
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How can I tell if I have diabetic kidney disease? Most people with diabetic kidney disease do not have symptoms. The only way to know if you have diabetic kidney disease is to get your kidneys checked. Health care professionals use blood and urine tests to check for diabetic kidney disease.
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Your doctor uses your blood test results, plus your age, size, gender and ethnic group to calculate how many millilitres of waste your kidneys should be able to filter in a minute. This calculation is known as your estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Healthy kidneys should be able to filter more than 90ml/min.
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The ideal kidney donor is required to: Be a person over age 18. Be willing to commit to the living kidney donor evaluation process and surgery. Be a family member, friend or acquaintance. Be in good health.