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Do i have to be tested for kidney failure yearly?

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Dr. Veeraish Chauhan answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Risk factors: Not everyone needs to tested in the absence of symptoms or signs. People who are diabetic or hypertensive (among others) are an "at risk" group who should be. Here is a comprehensive list: http://www.Kidneydoctorbradenton.Org/2013/03/who-needs-to-be-tested-for-kidney.Html.

Answered 4/29/2013

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