Urologist reveals the one trick to check your kidney health without any test
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According to Dr Parwez, the best way to know the health of your kidneys is through 'urine output'. He explained, 'Normally, the urine output of a person is 0.5 to 1 ml per kg per hour.'
What does this mean? Dr Parwez stated that 0.5-1 ml/kg/hour means that, for instance, a person who weighs 50 kg should have an approximately 50 ml of urine output. This suggests they have perfectly functioning kidneys.
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The question then arises, how will one check their urine output on their own? Dr Parwez suggested calculating the urine output for at least 10 hours. Then, accordingly, the output for a person weighing 50 kg becomes approximately 500 ml.
He suggested, 'You can take a one-litre bottle of Bisleri and calculate it accordingly. If your urine output is adequate, then it means that your kidneys are absolutely fine. So you can get a perfect idea from this simple test as to how well your kidneys are working.'
'Only urine output is sufficient for doing a kidney function test. This is a test which is done in big hospitals or in serious conditions, like if there is sepsis, shock or if a patient is admitted to the ICU. Then, first of all, doctors check the urine output and get a complete idea of how our kidneys are working,' Dr Parwez added.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
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