Kidney Testing and Diagnosis


What are the symptoms of kidney disease? Approach 1

A doctor explains the importance of testing for kidney disease, which is also known as a "silent disease" because there are often no physical symptoms.

  •    In English, Length: 00:34

What are the symptoms of kidney disease? Approach 2

A doctor explains that for many people there are no symptoms of kidney disease, which is why testing is important.

  •    In English, Length: 00:23

How do you check for kidney disease?

A doctor explains the two tests for chronic kidney disease (CKD): blood test, which checks your Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), and a urine test.

  •    In English, Length: 00:44

Why did you test me for kidney disease?

A doctor explains the importance of testing for kidney disease even if a patient feels fine.

  •    In English, Length: 00:30