Advanced General Medicine - Elizabeth, NJ
Chronic kidney disease monitoring and management at Advanced General Medicine in Elizabeth, NJ.
Book an appointmentChronic kidney disease often progresses slowly and silently, which is why regular monitoring matters, especially if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney problems. Advanced General Medicine tracks kidney function through blood and urine testing and helps patients in Elizabeth, NJ manage the condition to slow its progression.
We monitor and manage chronic kidney disease for patients throughout Elizabeth, Union, Linden, Roselle, Hillside, and Newark, and we're currently accepting new patients. Managing related conditions like blood pressure and diabetes is often a key part of protecting kidney function over time.
Kidney disease management often includes:
The most common risk factors are diabetes and high blood pressure. Others include heart disease, a family history of kidney disease, being over 60, obesity, and long-term use of certain medications. Controlling your blood pressure and blood sugar helps protect your kidneys.
Kidney function is usually tracked with blood tests, such as creatinine and eGFR, and a urine test for protein. These tests are repeated over time to see whether your kidney function is stable.