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Can you tell me if there are early tests to detect kidney failure?

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Dr. Veeraish Chauhan answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes: Blood tests and imaging can pick up signs of kidney dysfunction before one has any symptoms. See you doctor for that. I have posted some more detailed info on my blog at http://www.Kidneydoctorbradenton.Org/2013/03/how-do-physicians-check-your-kidneys.Html.

Answered 4/6/2013

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