Kidney Hypertension Clinic Library
Clear, doctor-reviewed answers to the questions we hear most, so you can understand your kidney health and your lab results. Educational only; always talk with your doctor about your situation.
Understanding Your Lab Results
Understanding Your Lab Results
What is eGFR?
Your key kidney-function number, explained.
Read more Understanding Your Lab ResultsWhat is creatinine?
The waste product behind your kidney test.
Read more Understanding Your Lab ResultsWhat is a normal creatinine level?
Reference ranges by age and sex.
Read more Understanding Your Lab ResultsWhat does protein in urine mean?
Why it matters and what to do.
Read more Understanding Your Lab ResultsWhat causes protein in urine?
Common and serious causes.
Read moreKidney Disease Basics
Kidney Disease Basics
What are the symptoms of kidney disease?
Early and later warning signs.
Read more Kidney Disease BasicsWhat stage of kidney disease am I in?
The five CKD stages by eGFR.
Read more Kidney Disease BasicsCan kidney disease be reversed?
What can and can't be undone.
Read more Kidney Disease BasicsCan kidney disease cause fatigue?
The link between kidneys and energy.
Read more Kidney Disease BasicsWhat causes swollen ankles?
When swelling points to the kidneys.
Read moreTreatment & Seeing a Specialist
Treatment & Seeing a Specialist
When do I need dialysis?
What dialysis is and when it's needed.
Read more Treatment & Seeing a SpecialistWhat is a nephrologist?
The kidney specialist and what they do.
Read more Treatment & Seeing a SpecialistDo I need a nephrologist?
Signs it's time for a referral.
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