The best way to find out if you have kidney disease? Go to your doctor and get tested ASAP. It’s that simple.
Ask them for
Urine Test
Checking your Albumin Creatinine Ratio (ACR) is the fastest way to check kidney function.
Blood Test
Your Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is the best way to check kidney function. Over 90 is good, 60-89 should be monitored, less than 60 for 3 months indicates kidney disease.
Blood pressure
Hypertension is one of the leading causes of kidney disease.