Kidneys filter impurities, waste, and excess water out of the blood and body. It is important to maintain the kidneys' health, as they can be damaged by hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, and other chronic conditions. Kidney damage can lead to malnutrition, nerve damage, and bone weakness.
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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 »
Can we get normal kidney function with a high creatinine level?
Query: Hello doctor, My aunt's creatinine level is 5.7 and her kidney size of 8*3.4 cm (right and left). Currently she, is under treatment. Looking forward to know if it can be brought to normal kidney functioning? What time does it take to become normal? Her BP is 150/95 mmHg. She is under medication f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To help you better I need further details. Since how long is she suffering from this? How are her blood pressure and blood sugar? How is her urine output? Where is she located? Revert with the asked details for better help. Read Full »
Please suggest a cough medicine for a kidney transplant patient.
Query: Hi doctor, My father is a kidney transplant patient. He had his transplant a year ago. Right now he is having wet cough and cold. It started yesterday. He is taking Pangraf 1.5 mg, Cellcept 500 mg, Septran and Wysolone daily. Which medicines should we give him for cough and cold? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, most of the cough and common cold are upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) issues, which are self-limiting and respond without antibiotics. But since he is on immunosupressants, he would be considered for antibiotics if he develops any high grade fe... Read Full »
Does foamy urine mean any kidney issue?
Query: Hi doctor, My father has suffered from a stroke 12 years back (left hemisensory infarct) and four years back has undergone CABG. He is also a diabetic for the past 27 years. Three days back he developed high fever 103.5 with stomach ache and chills. 650 or Meftal forte SOS for high fever. He is bet... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, an acute infection is known to cause protein in the urine that can cause frothy urine. Moreover, urinary tract infection can also cause this. I would recommend you to get his urine test repeated after two weeks. A strict blood sugar and blood pressure control would... Read Full »
Does neglecting diabetes medication impact my kidneys?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48-year-old male. My urine microalbumin quat is 199 mg/dL, creatinine 69 mg./dL and glycosylated hemoglobin 9.6 %. The doctor told me that now my kidney is affected. I am not taking medicines to control diabetes for seven years. Only by diet and walk, I have been controlling my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is very important not to worry, and to take the correct steps towards achieving better health with diabetes. Since your glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is 9.6, your sugar level has definitely not been under control for a long time now. S... 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 is having vesicoureteral reflux. Is it a life-threatening condition?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother has vesicoureteral reflux, which was diagnosed 20 years ago. At that time, her left kidney was functioning 27 % and her right kidney 72 %. She is getting tired and she is a heavy drinker and smoker. Should I be concerned for her? She does not want to see a doctor. Is her cond... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is strongly advised that your mothergets a kidney function tests like serum creatinine, blood urea, and nitrogen. She should at least try to reduce her smoking and drinking, as it would further contribute to the worsening of the kidney function. If possible, she shou... Read Full »
I was born with one kidney, and I have been prescribed Azithromycin. Is it harmful to my kidney?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been prescribed Azithromycin for ureaplasma. I was born with one kidney, which is 100 percent healthy. A few months ago, the lab report showed a slight decrease in function, probably due to the Advil I took after a dental procedure. I was prone to stones, but a recent KUB X-ray sho... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Azithromycin is excreted in the urine, and with a normal level of serum creatinine full dose can be taken like 500 mg once daily for three days safely. But when serum creatinine is increased, a dose of 250 mg once daily for three days should be taken. Is it possible to se... Read Full »
Does excessive intake of potassium chloride cause cardiac arrest?
Query: Hi doctor, By mistake, I had potassium chloride powder of 5 mL today, just before an hour. When I checked on the internet, it says that it may cause cardiac arrest. How true is that? What should I do now to avoid any side effect? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you do not have any kidney dysfunction, then there is nothing to worry about. 5 mL will provide potassium equivalent to around 50 to 60 meq, and our body can excrete that amount if there are no previous kidney and cardiac complaints. It may cause acidity, so ensure yo... Read Full »
My 12-year-old son has a complex cyst in his kidney. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 12 years old. Last week we found out that he has a complex cyst in his kidney. I am so worried and cannot wait until I see a urologist next week. So, I want to show you the ultrasound images and get your opinion on it. The GP said that he has a complex cyst and this scares me ev... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you sent, it looks like a hilar lesion, but it is still not causing any pressure effects. I would need further investigations as, CT scan of the abdomen and KUB (kidney, ureter, and bladder) regi... Read Full »
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