Vesefunkciófüggek

Vesefunkciófüggek, a Hungarian term, translates to "kidney function tests" in English. These are a series of medical examinations designed to evaluate how well a person's kidneys are working. Kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste products from the blood, regulating blood pressure, and producing hormones essential for red blood cell production and bone health. When kidney function declines, these essential processes can be impaired.

Commonly included tests within a battery of kidney function tests are blood tests and urine tests. Blood tests often measure the levels of creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). Creatinine is a waste product produced by muscle metabolism, and elevated levels in the blood can indicate that the kidneys are not filtering it out efficiently. Similarly, BUN is another waste product that the kidneys are responsible for removing. Another important blood test is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli, the filtering units of the kidneys, each minute. A lower GFR suggests reduced kidney function.

Urine tests provide further insight into kidney health. A urinalysis can detect the presence of protein, blood, or other abnormal substances in the urine, which can be signs of kidney damage. The albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) in urine is also a sensitive marker for early kidney disease, particularly in individuals with diabetes or hypertension. These vesefunkciófüggek are crucial for diagnosing kidney disease, monitoring its progression, and guiding treatment strategies.