Citizenship in the United States is a status that entails specific rights, duties and benefits. Citizenship is understood as a right to have rights since it serves as a foundation for a bundle of subsequent rights, such as the right to live and work in the United States and to receive federal assistance.
To determine if the symptoms you have are because of kidney failure, your doctor will perform specific tests: Urinalysis â An examination of a sample of your urine to check for protein, blood and white blood cells in the urine.
For that reason, routine blood and urine tests are especially important. They detect blood or protein in the urine and abnormal levels of certain waste products in the blood, such as creatinine and urea (blood urea nitrogen or BUN), which are early signs of kidney dysfunction. The following problems may, however, be warning signs of kidney disease and should not be ignored. Prompt medical attention is required when any of these are present: 1  Swelling or puffiness, particularly around the eyes or in the face, wrists, abdomen, thighs or ankles.  Urine that is foamy, bloody, or coffee-colored.