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Blood test Urine

August 29, 2021 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

What can be determined about the kidneys through a blood test?

And are there any internal or indirect hernias in the groin area?

Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

Good day

The filter function of the kidneys can be checked by the creatinine level. If the value rises, it indicates that the kidneys are not functioning well.

Yes, there are indirect hernias, which are usually congenital. In this case, the hernia sac does not slip under the inguinal ligament outward, but into the inguinal canal parallel to the spermatic cord.

Sincerely, Dr. Gehring