How to test & diagnose the kidneys? Posted: 04-10-07 10:10am
do you think the swelling in my fingers
and my feet are of concern and is it
directly related to the hydro of my right
kidney. I don't have pain anymore when I
urinate so maybe I did pass a stone. How
do i know if the hydro has gone away or if
my kidney is getting worst?
Swelling of the hands and feet at this
time should probably not be your primary
concern. Your primary concern should be
the kidney condition and the cyst you are
experiencing in your abdomen. The
kidneys’ function are measured according
to the presence of urea and creatinin in
the blood. Additionally, doctors examine
the kidneys using urinary analyses. An
ultrasound scan should be also performed
to evaluate hydronephrosis. It seems also
that the cyst in the abdomen has to be
removed as soon as possible.
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