Is renal the same as kidney?
My doctor used the term 'renal' in relation to my blood tests, but I'm more familiar with 'kidney'. Is 'renal' the same as 'kidney', or do they refer to different parts or functions? Just trying to clarify.
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4 months ago
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Yeah, it's literally the same thing. Just like 'cardiac' means heart, 'renal' is the bio term for kidney. No need to freak out over the vocab.
9 months ago
Yes, they are identical. When I had my kidney stone, the doctor wrote 'renal calculus'. My tip is to focus on your hydration and salt intake, and don't get confused by these terms.
9 months ago
Yes, they are the same. At my age, every report has some 'renal' or 'cardiac' term that basically means my body parts are complaining. Don't worry, it's just medical vocabulary.
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6 months ago
Yes, renal refers to the kidney. But please don't start googling random home remedies for 'renal health' online. Always verify your actual reports with a qualified nephrologist.
4 months ago
I totally get it, these medical terms can be so confusing and scary when you first read them. Yes, renal is just the scientific name for kidney. Take a deep breath, you are doing fine.