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How Often to Check Your Kidneys

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How often you should check your kidneys depends on your risk factors.

A practical guide

  • Yearly with diabetes or high blood pressure
  • More often if results are abnormal
  • As part of routine checkups for others

Frequently asked questions

Do healthy people need kidney tests?

Not routinely, but anyone with risk factors should be screened yearly.

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Educational only. This guide is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.