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If I had stage 3 CKD, would the urine levels be indicative of disease?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 62-year-old very fit male. I lift weights three times a week and use the stair master for 30 minutes five times a week vigorously. I have had this same routine for the past 20 years. I am 5'7" and weigh 160 pounds. My serum creatinine was 1.33 16 years back, and for the past 16... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), see basically beyond 40 years of age, there is 1ml/min/1.73 m2 decline in eGFR per year, and that is a normal physiological response because of an increase in age, same as skin wrinkles, si... Read Full »
Is my creatinine level 1.06 mg/dL normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29-year-old male. I did a kidney function test today. My creatinine level is 1.06 mg/dL. Is it normal? I gave the blood sample in the morning after I had breakfast. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). On considering your weight, it is normal. Do a urine routine and a urine protein creatinine ratio. Do you have any symptoms? Why are you checking your creatinine level? For more inform... Read Full »
What is the reason for the exaggerated protein in my routine urine test?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 66 year male, who is diabetic and hypertensive from the last 15 years. I am on Tazloc H, Cresar AM, Metformin, and Amaryl. Routine urine exam showed proteins 30 mg/L, micro albumin 94.97 mg/L, and pus cells 4 to 5 cells. What is the inference and advise? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will advise you to check UPCR (urine protein to creatinine ratio) and evaluate fundus for diabetic retinopathy or hypertension retinopathy. Thanks. For more information consult a nephrologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/nephrologist Read Full »