Your kidney and liver function may also need to be tested.

"The kidney needs to be replaced pronto."

The doctors determined that the healing of the wounds was good, but that his kidney, spine and lungs needed treatment.

Both kidneys need to be affected as one kidney is still more than adequate for normal kidney function.

You are stronger, but your kidneys will need time to heal.

Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested, and you may need an occasional liver biopsy.

Barbara Langner, a 41-year-old teacher who lives in Meriden, waited with her husband more than a year for the donated liver and kidney needed to keep him alive.

Rarely, a heavily damaged kidney may need to be removed.

But the kidneys need more than that to process the salt.

If you use this medication long-term, your kidney, liver, and lung function will need to be tested often.