Patient's question:
I doubt that I have nephritis. I planned to go to the hospital for a routine urine test to see how I got nephritis, but the doctor said that a routine urine test alone cannot detect nephritis. Can a routine urine test reveal nephritis?Doctor's answer:
To confirm nephritis, multiple tests need to be performed. The specific manifestations of different types of nephritis vary. First, a routine urine test is required, which may repeatedly show traces of blood in urine, protein in urine, and white blood cells in urine. Secondly, liver and kidney function tests should be conducted, revealing conditions such as decreased creatinine, decreased uric acid, decreased urea, and reduced protein levels. Additionally, tests such as color Doppler ultrasound may be required, and a biopsy may be performed if necessary.