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Why Would A Doctor Suggest To Take An Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Blood Test When There Are No Symptoms?

Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2020

Question: my father has no problem no sign of kidney problem . but doctor suggest him fo gfr test . why /?

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Before I could help you further, kindly please elaborate on the particular symptoms your father is facing and the reason behind the doctor consultation. Is he a hypertensive or a diabetic. Also upload the recent test reports done if any.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Remy Koshy (2 hours later)

My father has no problem ....he has only diabeities...noyhing else like etiching sleeping problem etc....my father had recently attended some receiption party...he has no problem

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up,

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Thanks for writing back,

Yes, since your father seems to be diabetic, if his diabetes is uncontrolled, your doctor may ask for an eGFR to look for the functioning of his kidneys. There is nothing to worry and you can just go ahead with the test and can even discuss this even with your treating doctor.

If you may choose to upload your test reports I may be able to help you,

I hope this helps,

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy