Different kinds of tests may be used to diagnose or investigate kidney conditions, or to show whether your kidneys or other parts of your body are damaged. Tests may also be used to understand how well a treatment is working.
Regular blood and urine tests are important in all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
If your GP suspects you may be at risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), they’ll carry out some tests. We explain what the tests involve, what they look for and what the results mean.
This information page aims to answer some of the questions you may have about kidney biopsies. It will explain what to expect on the day of the biopsy, as well as giving information on the possible risks and complications.
Episode 128
Dee sits down with Carl, a kidney transplant recipient whose journey began at just 15 years old. Carl explains the shock of hospitalisations, intensive treatments and the eventual need for dialysis and a kidney transplant. He opens up about the emotional toll of facing a life-changing condition as a teenager, the impact of medications, and shares his experiences as a father, balancing the demands of CKD with family life.
A special kind of X-ray test to build up a detailed picture of the inside of the body.
Looks at the the kidneys to check whether there is any damage – a chemical is injected into the body and a special camera takes images.
Uses sound waves to look at the inside of the body, such as the kidneys and other parts of the urinary system.
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