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Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease last year and my creatinine was high around 200 mg/dL, but the last three blood tests have shown trace protein, and the nephrologist suggested that my kidney function would likely return to about 80 % normal. What do you think? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Some improvement may be there. It may be over optimistic. Thank you. Read Full »
What is the cause of foamy urine with dry mouth in my body?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing foamy urine since last six months. The froathing in the urine has considerably increased in last one week. I often also notice dry mouth symptom. I had undergone a kidney function test a couple of times and reports were normal. I am not diabetic nor any other h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your reports are mostly within normal limits, there is nothing to explain about the foamy urine in it. There are only two common possibilities for this, one is prot... Read Full »
I had kidney function tests for bright yellow urine. What is the present state of my kidneys?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 76 years old. I do not feel thirsty thus I drink very little water for a long time. I was advised to take more water but I am unable to take as I need to force myself to do so. My urine used to be yellow three or four times a day whereas for the past 20 days it is always yellow in... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the case history and the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know what kind of medication you are taking for hypertension and diabetics. Do you get a burning sensation while passing urine or fever? Kindly get back wit... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I would like to request some advice on behalf of my mom. She is 65 years old, with a height of 5.3 feet and a weight of 154 pounds. She has been taking several medications for her high blood pressure, but quite often, it goes over 200/200 mmHg. When this happens, her cheeks become red, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am sorry to hear about your mom's health issues. I have read your explanation and understand your concern. It seems that your mother is displaying symptoms of malignant hypertension, which is a condition where blood pressure becomes extremely elevated, often exceeding ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, In KFT test, the total blood protein was 7.6 mg/dL, blood serum albumin was 4.1 g/dL, and A/G ratio was 1.15. Is it indicative of myeloma in a 33-year-old male? I have high BP and high creatinine levels and I am a thalassemia minor patient. I have also taken Doppler test, ECG, echo, an... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. With passion, commitment and experience, I hope I will be able to provide you with top-class medical opinion. Your albumin and total protein levels are within the limit. But the A/G ratio is mildly decreased. Normally, it should be more than 1.5. So, your g... Read Full »
My uncle frequently consumes caffeinated soft drinks. Can this results in renal failure.
Query: Hi doctor, My uncle drank a lot of caffeinated soft drinks when he was a kid. To relieve his thirst, he even consumes these caffeinated soft drinks. I would like to know if this result in renal failure? If so, what is in these drinks? He is scared now. Because of his concern, he has quit drinking t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Overuse of any carbonated or synthetic product can be harmful to the body, affecting not just the kidneys but also other organs. Your uncle should get a blood test called a kidney function test (KFT) done to determine the condition of his kid... Read Full »
My mother has high creatinine and urea levels. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is facing these problem for 15 years. Initially the creatinine level was 2.1 mg/dL, but it increased slowly. She seemed to be in good condition and there are no particular symptoms of high creatinine and urea. Still, her report is not good. The creatine level is 9.11 mg/dL, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. The presence of high creatinine and urea for a longer time, without symptoms, is a sign of chronic kidney disease. This may occur due to various reasons like diabetes, obesity, hypertension, or other specifi... Read Full »
I need help evaluating my kidney function, urine, and blood panel. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I need help evaluating my kidney function, urine, and blood panel. I have the data from several exams.Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Creatinine level and eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) are not the correct representation of kidney functions for all cases. Someone with good... Read Full »
My husband has had foamy urine for the last five months. What could be the reason for it?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband is 30 years old and has had consistently foamy urine for the last five months. We have been to different doctors and had several CBC and kidney function tests done and everything appears normal. He does not have any other symptoms. We have noticed when he eats less prot... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding froth coming out in your husband's urine. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and I can see the urine albumin and urine albumin creatinine ratio are within normal limits. So... Read Full »
I recently underwent kidney function tests. Kindly interpret the results.
Query: Hi doctor, I recently blood-tested for kidney function and my results are as follows Urea 6.0 mmol/l 1.7-8.4 Creatinine 81 umol/l 62-115 eGFR >60 ml/min >60 Calcium 2.36 mmol/l 2.12-2.52 Inorganic phosphate 1.35 mmol/l 0.78-1.65 Uric acid 0.41 mmol/l 0.20-0.42 Sodium 140 mmol/... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I saw your reports and as per you, there are no issues related to urination. You have attached two reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity). There is variation in urine analysis in these two, one sh... Read Full »