Want to know whether the kidneys are healthy, these 2 major checks must be done, 7 points to remember when checking

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With the development of society, people pay more and more attention to their health. Kidney is an important organ, and taking good care of it in life is something everyone should do. If you want to know whether your kidneys are healthy or not, you have to go to the hospital for regular checkups. There are two major tests that are essential, which are blood routine and urine routine, and you have to make good preparations before doing these tests.

Why is it necessary to check blood and urine routine to check kidney health?

Want to know whether the kidneys are healthy, these 2 major checks must be done, 7 points to remember when checking

Urine routine is a very common test, which can reflect the health problems of many people and the real situation of kidney, and it is the most common test done for kidney disease patients. The - and + signs on the laboratory test can reflect many problems, representing the change in quantity and the severity of the disease. Routine blood test is also an essential test for kidney examination, which is mainly to check urea, creatinine and other indicators, which can reflect the filtration rate of glomerulus. If it exceeds the normal range, the kidney function is probably not particularly good, which should cause a person to be alert and do a deeper examination.

What do I need to pay attention to when checking urine routine?

1、Send the test as soon as possible

When checking urine routine, you need to collect urine by yourself and send it for testing as soon as possible after collection, so as to ensure the freshness of the sample. Can not stay too long, can not let the specimen be contaminated.

2, a reasonable sampling

Urine test is required to collect the urine themselves, the collection of urine is best to be able to collect the middle section of urine. When you urinate, you first discharge part of the urine and then collect it. The front segment urine may be contaminated and the back segment urine may be affected by bladder and other lesions, and the middle segment urine is the most appropriate.

3、Avoid menstrual period

When women go to do routine urination again, avoid the menstrual period. Otherwise, the urine may be mixed with menstrual blood, affecting the test results. It is best to go to the examination on the seventh day after the end of the menstrual period, which is more suitable for examination at this time.

What do I need to pay attention to when checking blood count?

1. Fasting test

It is necessary to check the routine blood test on an empty stomach, not without breakfast, but from the night before, after eating dinner, at least 10 hours on an empty stomach. The second day in the morning should go to the hospital early, before 9:00 to collect a good sample.

2. Pay attention to cleanliness before blood collection

Blood collection should be taken from the fingertips, before the blood collection should pay attention to the cleanliness of this part, it is best to be able to wash, and then dry with a clean tissue. Now it is winter temperature is relatively low, in the blood collection before the hands to rub some hot.

3、After blood collection to pay attention to stop bleeding

After the blood collection, you should use a hemostatic cotton ball, press the blood collection site, at least 3 to 5 minutes. Do not bother not to press, do not twist the cotton ball, press on it. If you always twist the cotton ball, subcutaneous bruising will easily occur. A day later you can apply a hot compress to relieve the bruising problem.

4. Pay attention to the problem of needle sickness

Some people get dizzy when they have their blood drawn and feel lightheaded and dizzy. At this time, pay attention to rest, you can drink a little sugar water, wait until the symptoms are relieved and then continue the examination.

Routine blood and urine tests are essential for kidney examinations, and it is important to make sure the accuracy of the test results. I hope you will not resist the test, and it is good for your health if you can solve the problem early after the test.

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1. "Suspected of having kidney disease? Blood and urine routine must be done! Nephrologist summarizes 8 major precautions for you", Liu Xuezhi, kidney disease treatment specialist, 2020-09-01

2, "Is there a problem with the kidneys? Do these 3 simple tests are the most direct, do not miss the best treatment time", into the physician, 2020-11-12