How are you all friends, hope you all are doing well. Today I am going to discuss an important topic among you, and that is Kidney is one of the most important organs of our body, which helps to maintain the proper functioning of the body by keeping the blood clean.
However, in most cases, kidney problems are not detected at an early stage, as there are no specific symptoms. Especially people with diabetes and high blood pressure are more likely to develop kidney problems. Apart from this, it is important to be aware of those who have a history of kidney disease in their family members.
There are two main tests to check kidney health that give reliable results. The first is the ACR (albumin-creatinine ratio), which is done through a urine test. If there is any protein in the urine in this test, it should be understood that the kidney is not doing its job properly. The second is the GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate), which measures the function of the kidneys through the blood. High levels of creatinine in the blood are thought to mean that the kidneys are not able to remove waste products properly.
Also, after 60 years, these tests should be done at least twice a year, especially if there is a family history or if there are problems like diabetes and high blood pressure. These two tests give an accurate idea of the health of the kidneys and allow quick action in case of kidney problems.