Patient's question:
My dad has been having kidney discomfort all last week. The doctor at the pet hospital said it might be uremia, and suggested I go to the hospital for a detailed and thorough examination and diagnosis. I just want to ask how uremia is reflected in a blood test?Doctor's answer:
But based on the blood test results, uremia cannot be diagnosed. To confirm a diagnosis of uremia, a follow-up visit to the nephrology department is necessary, along with a thorough examination of kidney function, urine tests, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). When uremia leads to renal anemia, the blood test can reflect the anemia. There are many causes of uremia. If uremia is present, active and standardized treatment is required, which may also include hemodialysis. When renal hypertension occurs, ACE inhibitors or ARBs (e.g., enalapril tablets, irbesartan) and other antihypertensive medications should be avoided.