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What foods to be avoided for deranged kidney function?
Query: Hi doctor, My brother is suffering from back pain. His doctor recommended some painkiller for one month. Now, he also got pain on the right side of his back. His doctor recommended laboratory test for kidney and liver along with MRI of back. The result showed some kidney related problem. I want to k... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. In your brother's report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can see some kidney dysfunction as well as urinary tract infection. So, I would recommend you to get his urine culture and blood sugar checked. Accordingly, h... Read Full »
My son experiences a burning sensation while urinating. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 5 years old. He occasionally complains of burning sensation in urine. Before five months, he complained of burning sensation, and we did a urine test which showed pus cells 2 to 3 and albumin haziness. The doctor said that as fine and just advise to give more fluids. We did two ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. The morning puffiness your son experiences could be familial, especially if both you and his father have the same feature, or it might indicate edema. To determine if edema is present, press your finger against the lower part of his leg. If t... Read Full »
Why do I develop cysts in my kidney?
Query: Hello doctor, During a health check-up, I got to know that I have a renal cyst. I did a follow-up ultrasound about a month ago and I found that now I have developed a cyst in my left kidney as well over and above the cyst in the right kidney. Which means now I have a cyst in both of my kidneys. Thes... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have simple renal cysts. These keep varying in sizes but they are usually of harmless nature except occasional pain. Have you got serum creatinine done? Then please send. At present, you have no reason to get worried about the cysts except occasional pain. Also get ... 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 am I experiencing pain on the left side of my kidney?
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing pain on my left kidney side, but it is not severe; it hurts occasionally, typically after one to two days. Sometimes it feels like the left side is in pain. However, since this evening, I have been having pain on the right side under the chest, in the right rib cage. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. Based on your description, it seems you may have an underlying medical condition that requires further evaluation by a healthcare provider. The pain in your left kidney side and right rib cage could be a sign of ... Read Full »
What diet can a chronic kidney disease patient take?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 67-year-old male with a weight 143 lbs and height of 171 cm. I have been suffering from chronic kidney disease and post PTCA care for 17 years. I was diagnosed 15 months back with serum creatinine to be around 5 and am on medications for 15 months. I am a non-diabetic. In the l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity) Your reports are fine. Albumin is good that shows that your nutritional status is fine. Potassium is low that accounts for generalized weakness. So now decrease your food restricti... Read Full »
I have swollen legs after my kidney transplant. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Two years back, I had a kidney transplant. Now, I have swelling in legs and foamy urine. I take Prograf 3 mg in the morning and 2.5 mg at night. My BP is 102/55 mmHg. I do not have diabetes. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your health query and it seems your kidneys are not functioning optimally. There is some ongoing disease process that has caused deranged kidney function. Swelling in legs (edema) and foamy urines are symptoms and signs of deranged kidney functions. It war... Read Full »
Why are my urine protein and blood levels fluctuating?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with early IgA nephropathy, about five years ago, and I am on medication. Protein and blood are present in the urine, and their levels have varied over time, ranging from traces to ++. My recent urine analysis showed protein (+), erythrocytes (++), RBC (8-10 /HPF), creatin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To correctly answer your questions, I need to know the following. I suggest you get a 24-hour urine for protein done. This will tell you the degree of kidney damage. Revert with more information to a nephrologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-on... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I was detected with adenocarcinoma a few months back after which I took chemotherapy sessions. But now, I am facing the side effects of chemotherapy. My mouth is filled with blisters and my fingertips have become numb. My serum creatinine level is also very high. I am worried about my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. In chemotherapy, there are drugs like Cisplatin (anticancer) which may affect kidney functions due to tubular necrosis. Capgard (Capecitabine) does not itself cause kidney injury but it is contraindicated in kidney injury. Your numb... Read Full »
I have swollen feet with knee pain. Why could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, My feet get swollen, and I sometimes get knee pain, especially from the left knee. I thought it was liver-related, but my results came back negative. My poop is yellow and in small balls, not sausage. What could it be? Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Swollen feet could be due to many causes, including heart failure, kidney problems, allergies, and low blood protein. The other possible causes include the following: 1. Infection. 2. Joint problems. 3. DVT (deep vein thrombosis). P... Read Full »