In the early stages of CKD, it’s hard to detect this problem as it does not cause any symptoms. With time, the problem progresses gradually and may progress to further stages. With worsening of kidney health, they lose their functioning ability. Consequently, a CKD patient starts developing some symptoms as his kidney functionality is affected. In order to detect kidney functionality or you can say chronic kidney disease; some laboratory tests can be used. Those tests are:

Urine tests- By analyzing urine samples, your urine-related abnormalities can be detected.

Blood tests- The blood analysis helps determine the level of the waste, also the essential substances present in the blood.

Imaging tests- Renal Ultrasound, CT Scan, and some other screening tests help detect any abnormality related to kidney structure.

Renal Biopsy- This test is used to check your kidney functionality and causative factors responsible for it.

When the tests show that you have chronic kidney disease, contact a kidney expert immediately.

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