people with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or a family history of kidney failure.
Two important tests are:
eGFR: a blood-based estimate of how well the kidneys are filtering.
uACR: a urine test measuring albumin relative to creatinine and helping detect kidney damage.
The Bottom Line
Foamy urine, swollen ankles, persistent fatigue, changes in urination, puffy eyes, itching and poor appetite can occur in people with
kidney disease—but these symptoms have many other possible causes.
More importantly, someone can have early kidney disease while feeling completely normal.
If you
