Top-Quality Nephrology Services in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin

Some degree of kidney disease is fairly common in America and testing for it is important.  Some of of the more common illnesses in the United States are Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol and these are also the most common causes of kidney disease.  The good news is that testing for kidney problems is fairly easy and routine.  Primary doctors will check he blood Creatinine on routine labs which can indicate is there is any reduction in kidney function.  We also can check a routine urine test to see if there is protein in the urine that can indicate kidney damage.  You can be safe by having your routine bloodwork and urine checked to see if you have kidney problems.  You can reduce your risks by being good with your medical treatment of the common diseases that affect the kidney.