Medical Advice on "Nephrology"

What could be the reason for the frothing of urine and the trace amount of protein in the urine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your blood and ultrasound scan reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Blood investigations are completely fine. However, the ultrasound scan show...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Yash Kathuria

Can I undergo dialysis without AV fistula for my chronic kidney disease?

Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. From the reports attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), you have chronic kidney disease. You should start dialysis with AV (arteriovenous fistula). Continue your medications.   View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Parry

Is it safe to use Eprex along with Warfarin in CKD patients?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. Based on your investigations and history, you have CKD (chronic kidney disease) stage 5. Since your hemoglobin is 10 gm/dl, you do not need Eprex, but you will need that soon. So keep monitoring your ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Parry

Would rhabdomyolysis or dehydration cause muscle soreness, nausea, and dark-colored urine in someone who started a new exercise program?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Yes, rhabdomyolysis is when your muscle breaks down, and its pigment damages the kidney. Its primary treatment is hydration when done at the right time and in the r...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Yash Kathuria

In nephrotic syndrome, protein leaks from the larger filter of kidney. Is it true?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Yes, you have heard the things right. Due to increased pore there is protein in urine. The best treatment remains the Cortisone. In cases where there is no response to Cortisone as evidenced by persistence of albumin in urin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

How to manage moderate hydronephrosis, hydroureter, and renal calculi?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your mother. The stones which are less than 5 mm are not of much concern because they may pass with adequate water intake, that is, 2.5 to 3 L water every day. But the stone size of 13 m...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Yash Kathuria

I have only one kidney by birth. Can I live a normal life?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Congenital renal agenesis is not as such any disease. However, since you have a single functioning kidney, you should be cautious before taking high protein diet, medicines and painkillers.You shou...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Kindly explain about splenic hamartoma and left renal angiomylipoma.

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Please attach the report of CT scan. Let me first evaluate it.See splenic hamartomas are usually benign that is non-cancerous. Similarly, are renal angiomyolipomas. They are removed with surgical excision if they are causing...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

When will swelling due to nephrotic syndrome in a baby reduce?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can see clearly that your daughter’s condition is improving (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is the nephrotic syndrome of minimal change type as usually comes in the children. The reason behi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tarek Algamal

What medicines can help treat renal hypertension?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you add up a diuretic like a tablet Torasemide 10 mg once daily along with tablet Arkamin (Clonidine and Hydrochlorothiazide) 0.1 mg thrice daily. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney