Your child may need some tests at the clinic or hospital. These tests help find out whether your child has a health condition, and the best treatment.
For children with a kidney condition, the tests can find out how well a treatment is working. They can also see whether there is damage to their kidneys or other parts of their body.
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Ultrasound scan
Uses sound waves to look at the inside of the body, such as the kidneys and other parts of the urinary system.
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Urine tests
Your child may have urine tests at the clinic or hospital to help diagnose a condition or find out how well a treatment is working.
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X-ray
An X-ray is a type of imaging test – a test that uses special equipment to create detailed images of part of the inside of the body, including organs like the kidneys.