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.
Points to Remember. 1  Your kidneys are vital organs that keep your blood clean and chemically balanced. 2  The progression of kidney disease can be slowed, but it cannot always be reversed. 3  End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is the total loss of kidney function.