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Kidney Pain At 3am For Ten Days
Published: Sunday December 4th 7AM
Link: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83733.htm
Description: Question: Female, 52 yrs, hospitalized ten days 30 yrs ago severe kidney infection, approx 15 UTI s since then, none in the last 5 yrs. Mid October had cystitus and did 3 days Nuproxin which cured but since then had odor and cloudiness in urine. Had annual physical and asked to check was told no . . .Answer: I cannot give you definitive answers to your questions without knowing more about you would have to see you, examine you, and review your labs and imaging studies . But here are some t... read more »
Coincidence Of Nervous Tics And Proteinuria
Published: Thursday November 3rd 6PM
Link: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83582.htm
Description: Question: Odd question, I know, but both of my teens boys developed proteinuria and nervous motor tics at the same time that they were going thru BIG teen growth spurts. Do you know of any conditions at all that might link these things Nothing jumps out at the docs, but I m still racking my brain for an . . .Answer: I did check with our pediatric renal consultant, and neither he nor I can think of any disorders that tie the two problems together. If you could provide a little more info, we... read more »
Ace Inhibitor And Proteinuria
Published: Thursday November 3rd 4PM
Link: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83580.htm
Description: Question: My teenager just developed proteinuria. We don't know yet if it s persistent or transient, BUT, my oldest son - whom I ve written to Dr. Lam about here in the past - also has both proteinuria and hypertension. His hypertension is under control on Lisinopril 20mg/daily and his proteinuria is currentl . . .Answer: Hi, I assume that you are the one who wrote the letters in 2009 and 2010 about your son who reportedly had TBM on biopsy, but no hematuria It certainly is interesti... read more »
What Does It Mean To Have Kidney Disease
Published: Wednesday November 2nd 9AM
Link: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83572.htm
Description: Question: Is that different from loss of kidney function What s the most of loss of kidney function that I can have, and still lead a normal life without drugs and monitoring Answer: It's hard to say how much kidney function a person can lose without needing special treatment, because it depends largely on the underlying disease that causes the kidney problem. With diabetes, for instance, it's very important for a person to take meds and be closely monitored, because that' . . .Ask an Expe... read more »
Non-functional Kidney
Published: Thursday October 27th 1PM
Link: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83545.htm
Description: Question: I m a 54 yr old male. I underwent right nephrolithotomy 25 yrs back. 10 yrs after the surgery the routine investigations revealed non functioning of operated kidney. Now, the size of said kidney has also shrunk. However, the left kidney is perfectely normal in function. Is it necessary to get the no . . .Answer: The nonfunctioning kidney may potentially cause problems in two ways: 1 by getting infected with infection spreading to the bloodstream or possibly to the other kidney , or 2 b... read more »
Elevated Microalbumin In Urine
Published: Thursday September 15th 6PM
Link: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83344.htm
Description: Question: I am a healthy 23yold female. Had a check up because of abdominal pain. Blood test was normal, but urine test showed a microalbumin level of 1742 told normal 0-17 and microalbumin/creatinine ratio 1119.5 normal 0-30 told to consult a nephrologist. I am not diabetic, don t have HTN, don t having . . .Answer: This is unlikely to be a false result. It indicates that you have protein leaking from your kidneys, which can happen in several disorders of which diabetes is only one . ... read more »
Reflux As A Child - Outlook/prognosis
Published: Thursday September 15th 8AM
Link: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83338.htm
Description: Question: I m a 26yr old male. I had bi-lateral reflux on double kidneys when I was a baby. I had anti-reflux surgery when I was 5 years old I think to correct the reflux. As a result of the reflux my left kidney is damaged and shrunken and a renogram shows good drainage on both kidneys, but that th . . .Answer: The main long-term concerns in your case would be high blood pressure and kidney infection. The damaged kidney significantly increases your risk of elevated blood pressure, because the k... read more »
Kidney Question
Published: Tuesday September 13th 6PM
Link: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83323.htm
Description: Question: How can I increase kidney function I only have 30 percent right now. I stop it from decreasing Answer: This depends on what the cause is of your decreased kidney function. If it's diabetes or high blood pressure, the best you can hope to do is probably to keep your kidney function from getting any worse. But be aware that 30 is plenty of function for most people -- you can live comfor . . .Ask an Expert: Mildred Lam MD, Kidney Diseases read more »
Bloodwork
Published: Thursday September 1st 5PM
Link: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83261.htm
Description: Question: If my creatinine is 1.62H is that a problem And if it shows eGFR non-afr american 52 L is that a problem Answer: This is definitely a higher level of creatinine, and a lower level of kidney function, than expected. There are many possible causes of decreased kidney function, some temporary, some treatable, and some not. Please see the links below; note that you fall into "stage 3" . . .Ask an Expert: Mildred Lam MD, Kidney Diseases read more »
Is Polycystic Cysts Vs. Pkd
Published: Thursday August 18th 3PM
Link: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/83203.htm
Description: Question: I had a CT scan that stated that I have numerous cysts on each of my kidneys. Also calcification on the kidneys. Does this represent polycystic kidney disease or that I just thatI have a lot of cysts on my kidneys. I know there is a difference between a simple cyst and PKD, but how do you know the d . . .Answer: Renal cysts: would need to review the CT scan to decide if this is PKD. The radiologist should be able to comment on this. If there is a family history of PKD, this would need ... read more »