How to compute kidney function?

You need to get a Serum Creatinine blood test done. The lab will automatically calculate your eGFR based on your age and gender.

To check how your kidneys are working, a doctor will order a blood test for creatinine and a urine routine test. While staying hydrated and drinking coconut water is great for kidney health, you cannot rely on home methods to measure actual function. Please visit a local lab for a proper checkup.

Honestly, I barely have the brain function to compute my daily coffee intake right now, so please don't try to calculate kidney function yourself! Just book a basic Kidney Function Test (KFT) on any lab app. Let the pathology lab do the math while you get some good sleep.

I can only share what happened in my case; my doctor ordered a KFT (Kidney Function Test) which included urea, creatinine, and uric acid. The lab report had a value called eGFR which showed the exact percentage of function. I suggest getting a doctor's prescription for a KFT panel to get accurate answers.

According to the nephrologist I consulted for my family, kidney function is clinically measured using the eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) formula. This formula uses your blood serum creatinine level, age, gender, and body size. If you have any symptoms like swelling in the ankles or changes in urination, please consult a specialist immediately rather than self-calculating.