There are many causes for one’s kidneys to stop filtering blood properly. The list is too long for this article. Lack of blood flow to the kidney is close to the lowest on the list of causes of declining kidney function, although it is sometimes the cause.
The more common causes of a drop in kidney function are:
This list only touches the surface.
Very rarely, when there is severe narrowing in the kidney arteries, one of three things can occur
It is tough to diagnose kidney dysfunction from a lack of blood to the kidney, as opposed to one of the many other conditions. This diagnostic pathway is usually undertaken by a nephrologist (kidney physician). They will check blood and urine and order ultrasounds of CT scan to evaluate the potential culprits for kidney failure.
Renal arteries are best investigated using an arterial Doppler ultrasound or sometimes a CT scan with contrast (although contrast can further damage kidneys, this is to be used cautiously when the kidney filtration rate is low!).
Consulting locations
WOLLONGONG
Artery and Vein Clinic
402 Crown St
Wollongong
NSW 2500
GREGORY HILLS
Artery and Vein Clinic
Soma Centre
Suite 8/7, Gregory Hills drive
Gregory hills
NSW 2557
Orange
Artery and Vein Clinic
117 Molder st
Orange
NSW 2800
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Wollongong
Phone: (02) 4226 9333
Fax: (02) 4229 4006
Gregory Hills
Phone: (02) 4601 1055
Fax: (02) 4601 1058
Orange
Phone: (02) 4601 1055
Fax: (02) 4601 1058
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