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I have IgA nephropathy and elevated creatinine levels. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 57 years old and have IgA nephropathy for the past eight years which is being treated with Cardace 10 mg, Minipress XL 5 mg, Lipitor 10 mg, and fish oil capsules. I had an ultrasound eight months back which showed normal kidneys. Also, I have a benign prostate (grade 1) and not un... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a rise in creatinine, but that needs to be vigilant to check if we are missing any reason for the rise. We do not have any medicine to reduce creatinine levels. We need to keep the disease activity under control. Your blood pressure should be 120/80 mmHg. You s... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am under treatment for IgA nephropathy and my uric acid levels are elevated. I get severe body pain in my feet, knee, wrist, elbow, etc. I have a burning sensation in my feet too. I have started taking Febuxostat 80 mg. But the pain does not get better. I have pain in my whole body som... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We will pay close attention to your worries and address all of your questions with utmost care. Elevated uric acid levels are commonly associated with gout, which is a type of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. Gout often affects the big toe, but it can also im... Read Full »
Is it safe to use IGA nephropathy medications along with hyperthyroidism medications?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 56-years-old. I have IgA (Immunoglobulin A) nephropathy for the past seven years. It is being treated with Cardace 10 milligrams, Minipress XL 5 milligrams, Lipitor 10 milligrams, and fish oil capsules. I underwent an ultrasound which showed a solitary small nodule in my right lobe of... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Icliniq.com welcomes you. I understand your concern and will try my best to give you all the answers in a very easy and clear manner. The thyroid is perfectly normal. I think you should not be worrying much about the thyroid. The free hormones are the decision makers and they are normal hence i... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 62-year-old male with a history of IgA nephropathy for the past 13 years. I am currently being treated with Cardace 10 mg, Stamlo 5 mg, Rosuvas 10 mg, and fish oil capsules for this condition.Additionally, I have multiple thyroid nodules, which are being monitored without any spe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. The nodule is hypoechoic, but there is no mention of other features like echogenic deposits, height>width, or irregular borders, which are essential to categorize it as TIRADS IV. However, I recommend obtaining a... Read Full »