What Is Glomerulonephritis?
9. Diagnosis
When glomerulonephritis is noticed, it usually happens during a routine checkup. If you do go to a doctor with symptoms, however, there are a number of tests that can confirm a diagnosis of glomerulonephritis. One of the most obvious is a urine test, while blood tests will also be performed.
Blood and urine tests will help look for a number of factors that will point to kidney damage. X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds will also often be used to help get an image of the kidneys. In many cases, a biopsy of the kidneys will be necessary to be able to confirm the diagnosis.
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