Kidney Health Explained 

Easy-to-understand information about kidney tests, lab results, imaging, and kidney diseases. Learn what your kidney results mean and how to protect your kidney health. 

Welcome to Kidney Health Explained.
This site helps you understand:

• Kidney lab tests like creatinine, eGFR, and BUN
  
  

• Urine test results including protein in urine and urinalysis findings
  
  

• Kidney imaging reports such as ultrasound, CT scans, and biopsy results
  
  

• Common kidney diseases explained in simple, clear language
  
  

Whether you are reviewing a recent test result or trying to understand a diagnosis, we help you make sense of your kidney health in an easy, patient-friendly way.

If you’ve recently had blood or urine tests and saw numbers like:

• GFR
  
  

• Creatinine
  
  

• BUN
  
  

• Protein in urine
  
  

• Electrolytes
  
  

you probably wondered:

👉 “Is this normal?”
👉 “Is something wrong with my kidneys?”

You’re in the right place.

What This Site Is For

Kidney Results Explained is designed to help you:

• Understand common kidney test results
  
  

• Learn what the numbers really mean
  
  

• Know what is normal and what is not
  
  

• Reduce anxiety after getting lab reports
  
  

• Understand what usually happens next
  
  

Everything here is written in simple, everyday language — not complicated medical terms.

What the Kidneys Do (Quick Overview)

Your kidneys are filters.

They:

• Clean waste out of your blood
  
  

• Balance water in your body
  
  

• Control important minerals
  
  

• Help manage blood pressure
  
  

• Support healthy red blood cells
  
  

When test results are abnormal, it usually means the kidneys may need extra attention.

Most Common Kidney Tests

These are the results people search for most:

• GFR / eGFR – overall kidney function
  
  

• Creatinine – waste product in blood
  
  

• BUN – another waste marker
  
  

• Urinalysis – checks urine for problems
  
  

• Protein in urine – sign of kidney stress
  
  

• Electrolytes – potassium, sodium, phosphorus
  
  

Each of these has its own page on this site that explains it step by step.

How to Use This Site

If you just got lab results:

1. Find the test name you saw
   
   

2. Read the simple explanation page
   
   

3. Learn what is normal
   
   

4. See common reasons for abnormal results
   
   

5. Understand when to follow up
   
   

This site does not diagnose you.
It helps you understand your information so you can talk with your doctor more confidently.

Start Here

Popular pages to begin with:

• What Is GFR / eGFR?
  
  

• Creatinine Blood Test Explained
  
  

• Urinalysis Results Explained

• Electrolytes and Kidney Function Explained
  
  

• Chronic Kidney Diseases Explained
  
  

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