Some people have a higher risk of kidney problems and should be more attentive to symptoms. This includes people with:
diabetes
high blood pressure
heart disease
family history of kidney disease
age over 60
recurrent urinary tract infections
kidney stones
long-term use of certain pain relievers
swelling or protein in urine
The source article recommends regular kidney testing for people with hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, family history, kidney failure risk, or age over 60.
Tests That Can Check Kidney Health
