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You do not need to know medical terms to find the right page. Pick what brought you here, and we will explain what it may mean, what is usually checked and when to seek care in Mombasa.

Written by: Mombasa Kidney Care editorial team

Most people do not arrive here with a diagnosis. They arrive with something that has worried them: a lab report, swollen ankles, urine that looks different, or a doctor saying "we need to check your kidneys". Choose the card that sounds most like you. Each one leads to a clinically careful explanation, what is usually checked, and when to seek care.

These pages explain and guide. They cannot tell you what is causing your symptoms. Only a clinician who examines you and reviews your tests can do that.

I have a test result

My creatinine is high

Understand what a high creatinine result may mean, why one result is not the whole story, and what to discuss with a clinician.

Start with high creatinine

Protein in my urine

What protein or albumin in the urine means, how it is confirmed, and why the urine ACR test matters.

Read about protein in urine

I have another kidney test result

eGFR, urea, potassium, urinalysis or something else. Pick the test you are trying to understand.

Understand my result

I have noticed a change in my body

My feet are swollen

Possible causes of swelling, how kidney-related swelling differs, and when medical assessment may be appropriate.

Read about swollen feet

My urine is foamy

When foam is harmless, when it may be a sign of protein, and which simple test can check.

Read about foamy urine

My urination has changed

Passing more or less urine, getting up at night, a change in colour, blood, or pain. What these may point to.

Read about changes in urination

I have a condition that can affect the kidneys

I have diabetes

Why diabetes (sukari) and kidney health are closely linked, and which kidney checks are recommended.

Diabetes and kidney health

I have high blood pressure

How blood pressure (presha) and the kidneys affect each other, and what tests may be used.

Blood pressure and kidneys

I was told I have CKD

What chronic kidney disease means, how it is staged, and the role of ongoing monitoring and care.

Chronic kidney disease

When to get medical help urgently

Go to the nearest hospital emergency department, or call 999 or 112, if there is very little or no urine, severe breathlessness, chest pain, new confusion, severe swelling with breathlessness, or blood in the urine with fever or severe pain. Do not wait for an online answer.

Still not sure which page fits?

Answer one simple question and we will point you to the right starting place. Or, if you already know you need care, tell us what you are looking for and your area in Mombasa.

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Sources

  1. KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease. kdigo.org
  2. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Kidney disease health information. niddk.nih.gov
  3. National Kidney Foundation. Kidney health information. kidney.org

This page explains what a test or condition involves. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace advice from a doctor who knows your history. Your results should be interpreted together with your symptoms, other tests and a clinical assessment. Medical disclaimer.