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Can urine microalbumin levels indicate renal disease?
Query: Hello doctor,My serum creatinine level is 0.96 mg/dL, urea 19 mmol/L, spot urine microalbumin 42.9 mg/L, spot urine creatinine 104.2 mg/dL and the ratio is 41.1 mg/dL. I would like to know if these values are normal or if there is something wrong with my kidneys.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on your laboratory test results, your creatinine level is within the normal range, which is between 0.6 and 1.2 mg/dL for adults. Your urea level is also within the normal range, which is between 20 and 40 mg/dL... Read Full »
Will Azilsartan lower BP in my brother with kidney issues?
Query: Hi doctor, A few months ago, my elder brother was diagnosed with renal insufficiency, and his creatinine level was 7 at that time. After receiving treatment from the hospital, his creatinine level has reduced to 2.1 in the past few months. However, the major concern is that he continues to experienc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. From what I understand, your brother experienced an acute worsening of renal function following an episode of accelerated hypertension. It is l... Read Full »
I have diabetes and high creatinine levels. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My age is 75 years old. My creatinine level is 2.60 mg/dL. I have diabetes. I am apprehensive about my mother. Please advise me on what to do now. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Diabetes is a strong risk factor for kidney disease. To confirm whether it is because of diabetes or other factors, a kidney biopsy is confirmatory, but it is not required at present. What about her urine routine report? What was her last ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a kidney shrinkage issue and I want to do a skin whitening session by glutathione injection. Can I proceed to do so? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kidney shrinkage, also known as renal atrophy, can be caused by various factors such as chronic kidney disease, kidney infections, or certain medical conditions. Since you have mentioned that you have a kidney shrinkage issue, it is crucial to take any potential trea... Read Full »
Can Ayurveda cure obstructive uropathy due to renal calculi?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old male, and I have been diagnosed with stage V obstructed uropathy due to renal calculi. I tested my urine in the laboratory and attached reports for you to check. But everything is normal, and I have no swelling, no hypertension, no anemia, no BP, and no diabetes. My uri... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have stage 4 kidney disease due to obstructive uropathy. For that, only dialysis will help. I also suggest you restrict potassium in your diet and any supplement. Control your blood pressure and sugar level as well. You cannot rely purely... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My wife's blood reports, urine reports, and ultrasound show that there is kidney disease. The doctor says she is having blood in her urine and also a persistent cough. According to the test reports, her creatine and protein levels are high. Sometimes her BP is high. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I can see a small stone at the end of the ureter and the size of it is slightly on the borderline for it to be exp... Read Full »