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How often should I check my kidney function?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about kidney function. I had a urinary tract infection about two years ago. From that period, I am doing blood tests to evaluate the kidney function every 15 days. My urine test is always within normal range, and no protein or glucose has been found. My blood creatini... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The frequency with which follow-up is required is based upon the disease you are suffering from. From the statement that you had a urinary tract infection two years ago, I am not able to come to any conclusion regarding the exact disease. Yes, there are some dangerous kid... Read Full »
Are high creatinine and back pain signs of kidney failure?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain on the right side of my back, and I have a fever of 100 F. I do not have shortness of breath, and my urine output is fine. I get shoulder pain when I breathe deeply, and I feel tired. I got a blood test yesterday, and my neutrophils are 9.68, lymphocytes are 13.10, total le... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stop Tablet. Envas (Enalapril) immediately, and check your weight and blood pressure daily. If fever persists, then Tablet.Dytor plus (Spironolactone and Torasemide) also needs to be reduced. High creatinine of 1.4 is mostly because of fever, which would settle on... Read Full »
Do fever and cold increase the creatinine and uric acid levels?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 47 year old male weighing 198.4lbs with a height of 5 foot 9 inches, suffered with fever as well as cold routinely in the last month. My doctor advised me some blood test as my BP at the time of consultation was 130/110 mm/hg but I was not having BP problems. The last checkup reve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). During any acute infection serum creatinine can rise as a result of infection as well as dehydration. For a better judgment you need to get a repeat serum creatinine as well as uric a... Read Full »
I have kidney related problem with diabetes, high BP, and edema. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have kidney related problem associated with diabetes, hypertension, and pedal edema. Currently, I am on prescribed medication for diabetes and hypertension. I have undergone a full medical check-up, including lab tests. Please provide me with guidance. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I can understand your concern. Blood pressure need to be controlled more than this level to avoid deterioration of kidney functions. Need to share more details about history and level of creatinine. Measures that possibly slow the kidney damage... Read Full »
Why do the creatinine levels fluctuate after angioplasty?
Query: Hello doctor,My sister-in-law was admitted to the cardiac center for cardiac angioplasty. However, during the angiogram, along with the discovery of six blockages in the heart, one blockage was found in both the left and right kidneys. Following the cardiologist's advice, we opted for a renal stent ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Now, creatinine tends to rise after an angioplasty due to the dye used as a contrast to visualize the vessels. However, it does not increase rapidly because of that; it may take 48 to 72 hours for creatinine to ri... Read Full »
Why was my Lithium dose reduced due to creatinine levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Lithium XR 400 mg twice a day and Valprol CR 300 mg twice a day for the last 19 years. I am also taking Geminor M1 once a day since the last two years. My local doctor checks regularly for my creatinine level and lithium level. My last report of creatinine was 1.36 m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. 1. The normal range of lithium 12 hours after the last dose is 0.6 to 1.2. Your level is 0.48, which is already low. So, instead of decreasing the dose, you may need to increase it to maintain it at a therapeutic level. Consult your specia... Read Full »
My father's 2D ECG revealed 15 % of his heart working. Advise.
Query: Hello doctor, My father's 2D echocardiography shows only 15 % of his heart is working. Currently, he is in MICU for the last day, and for the last three days his sugar is getting very low frequently around 50 to 80 mg/dL, and his blood pressure is also low at 60 to 100 mm of mercury. Creatinine is h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I understand your concern regarding your father's condition. I have gone through the summary and reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) you have provided. The situation here is multiorgan dysfunc... Read Full »
I have high creatinine levels. Should I visit the ER?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a blood workup done yesterday in preparation for a chemotherapy port removal. Mo to a doctor's office then? I am on a limited income so I would rather avoid the expense of the ER, if it is not necessary.y creatinine level was 1.9 mg/dL at that time, and it has been within normal ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The history of diabetes, hypertension and chemotherapy all have contributed to the raised creatinine level. If you have urine output less than 16 ounces persistently, then you may need help early. If you develop breathlessness, severe cough, fever or flank pain, then y... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with a kidney scar. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with a scar in my kidney. My creatinine level was reported 1.13 to 1.43 on routine examination. I underwent renal scan, ultrasound and other tests. My nephrologist says that the infection in kidney is the old one and only need monitoring. He prescribed me Reno car... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, your doctor is right. It seems that you are having an old scar causing this rise in serum creatinine. In such case, I would also recommend the same... Read Full »
Can prostate enlargement improve with alpha-blockers?
Query: Hi doctor, I have enlarged prostate. Also, my blood urea and creatinine have increased. Will it improve with the treatment of alpha-blockers (Tamdura)? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly provide your age, creatinine value, and prostate size. Has the digital rectal examination (DRE) and ultrasound KUB (kidney, ureters, and urinary bladder) been conducted? If PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is high or the prostate feels hard on examination, a prosta... Read Full »