KidneyTests/UltraSound?!
Question: KidneyTests/UltraSound!?
I went to the doc last week due to a dull sharp pain in my left side!. It seems to hurt worse when I am active, if I am sitting still it rarely bothers me!. But I have had to put working out on hiatus since the cardio is what irritates it more ugh!.!.!.
So she gave me a pee test to check for kidney stones and there were no traceable signs of blood in my urine!. Thursday I have an appointment at the Hospital to get Kidney Tests/Ultra Sound!. ugh!.!.!. this is SO inconvenient !.!.!.
What should I expect!? Any insight on what to expect with my tests, or even if anyone has had simular problems please let me know!. It's just adding onto personal stresses, especially since I can't work out!Www@Answer-Health@Com
So she gave me a pee test to check for kidney stones and there were no traceable signs of blood in my urine!. Thursday I have an appointment at the Hospital to get Kidney Tests/Ultra Sound!. ugh!.!.!. this is SO inconvenient !.!.!.
What should I expect!? Any insight on what to expect with my tests, or even if anyone has had simular problems please let me know!. It's just adding onto personal stresses, especially since I can't work out!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Boy this is right upo my personal story question!.
I have had end stage renal disease since I was 5!.
March of last year had a transplant!.
Regular tests done to check for kidney problems are:
Blood tests, to include BUN (blood urea nitrogen)!.
Blood urea nitrogen test (BUN)!. Urea is a by-product of protein metabolism!. This waste product is formed in the liver, then filtered from the blood and excreted in the urine by the kidneys!. The BUN test measures the amount of nitrogen contained in the urea!. High BUN levels can indicate kidney dysfunction, but because blood urea nitrogen is also affected by protein intake and liver function, the test is usually done in conjunction with a blood creatinine, a more specific indicator of kidney function!.
Creatinine test!. This test measures blood levels of creatinine, a by-product of muscle energy metabolism that, like urea, is filtered from the blood by the kidneys and excreted into the urine!. Production of creatinine depends on an individual's muscle mass, which usually fluctuates very little!. With normal kidney function, then, the amount of creatinine in the blood remains relatively constant and normal!. For this reason, and because creatinine is affected very little by liver function, an elevated blood creatinine is a more sensitive indication of impaired kidney function than the BUN!.
Other blood tests!. Measurement of the blood levels of other elements regulated in part by the kidneys can also be useful in evaluating kidney function!. These include sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, protein, uric acid, and glucose!.
Preparation
Patients will be given specific instructions for collection of urine samples, depending on the test to be performed!. Some timed urine tests require an extended collection period of up to 24 hours, during which time the patient collects all urine voided and transfers it to a specimen container!. Refrigeration and/or preservatives are typically required to maintain the integrity of such urine specimens!. Certain dietary and/or medication restrictions may be imposed for some of the blood and urine tests!. The patient may also be instructed to avoid exercise for a period of time before a test!.
Aftercare
If medication was discontinued prior to a urine kidney function test, it may be resumed once the test is completed!.
Normal results
Normal values for many tests are determined by the patient's age and sex!. Reference values can also vary by laboratory, but are generally within the ranges that follow!.
Urine tests
Creatinine clearance!. For a 24-hour urine collection, normal results are 90-139 ml/min for adult males less than 40 years old, and 80-125ml/min for adult females less than 40 years old!. For people over 40, values decrease by 6!.5 ml/min for each decade of life!.
Urea clearance!. With maximum clearance, normal is 64-99 ml/min!.
Urine osmolality!. With restricted fluid intake (concentration testing), osmolality should be greater than 800 mOsm/kg of water!. With increased fluid intake (dilution testing), osmolality should be less than 100 mOSm/kg in at least one of the specimens collected!.
Urine protein!. A 24-hour urine collection should contain no more than 150 mg of protein!.
Blood tests
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)!. 8-20 mg/dl!.
Creatinine!. 0!.8-1!.2 mg/dl for males, and 0!.6-0!.9 mg/dl
There is very little to no pain, for any test!.
The only pain, is the needle stick for blood work!.
for females!.
Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have had end stage renal disease since I was 5!.
March of last year had a transplant!.
Regular tests done to check for kidney problems are:
Blood tests, to include BUN (blood urea nitrogen)!.
Blood urea nitrogen test (BUN)!. Urea is a by-product of protein metabolism!. This waste product is formed in the liver, then filtered from the blood and excreted in the urine by the kidneys!. The BUN test measures the amount of nitrogen contained in the urea!. High BUN levels can indicate kidney dysfunction, but because blood urea nitrogen is also affected by protein intake and liver function, the test is usually done in conjunction with a blood creatinine, a more specific indicator of kidney function!.
Creatinine test!. This test measures blood levels of creatinine, a by-product of muscle energy metabolism that, like urea, is filtered from the blood by the kidneys and excreted into the urine!. Production of creatinine depends on an individual's muscle mass, which usually fluctuates very little!. With normal kidney function, then, the amount of creatinine in the blood remains relatively constant and normal!. For this reason, and because creatinine is affected very little by liver function, an elevated blood creatinine is a more sensitive indication of impaired kidney function than the BUN!.
Other blood tests!. Measurement of the blood levels of other elements regulated in part by the kidneys can also be useful in evaluating kidney function!. These include sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, protein, uric acid, and glucose!.
Preparation
Patients will be given specific instructions for collection of urine samples, depending on the test to be performed!. Some timed urine tests require an extended collection period of up to 24 hours, during which time the patient collects all urine voided and transfers it to a specimen container!. Refrigeration and/or preservatives are typically required to maintain the integrity of such urine specimens!. Certain dietary and/or medication restrictions may be imposed for some of the blood and urine tests!. The patient may also be instructed to avoid exercise for a period of time before a test!.
Aftercare
If medication was discontinued prior to a urine kidney function test, it may be resumed once the test is completed!.
Normal results
Normal values for many tests are determined by the patient's age and sex!. Reference values can also vary by laboratory, but are generally within the ranges that follow!.
Urine tests
Creatinine clearance!. For a 24-hour urine collection, normal results are 90-139 ml/min for adult males less than 40 years old, and 80-125ml/min for adult females less than 40 years old!. For people over 40, values decrease by 6!.5 ml/min for each decade of life!.
Urea clearance!. With maximum clearance, normal is 64-99 ml/min!.
Urine osmolality!. With restricted fluid intake (concentration testing), osmolality should be greater than 800 mOsm/kg of water!. With increased fluid intake (dilution testing), osmolality should be less than 100 mOSm/kg in at least one of the specimens collected!.
Urine protein!. A 24-hour urine collection should contain no more than 150 mg of protein!.
Blood tests
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)!. 8-20 mg/dl!.
Creatinine!. 0!.8-1!.2 mg/dl for males, and 0!.6-0!.9 mg/dl
There is very little to no pain, for any test!.
The only pain, is the needle stick for blood work!.
for females!.
Www@Answer-Health@Com
Eve though there was not blood in your urine, you could still have stones!. Sounds likely considering the pain walking etc!. About the Ultrasound,
I had this done!. its not stressful at all!. Its an ex ray of Your kidneys done after a purple dye is injected into you!. it takes about 20 Min's and you just lie on a table hopping you don't fall asleep!. !Its called a pylogram I think!. Don't stress about it honestly!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I had this done!. its not stressful at all!. Its an ex ray of Your kidneys done after a purple dye is injected into you!. it takes about 20 Min's and you just lie on a table hopping you don't fall asleep!. !Its called a pylogram I think!. Don't stress about it honestly!.Www@Answer-Health@Com