Medical Advice on "Nephrology"

My fetal scan shows the presence of only one kidney. What is the chance of future problems?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Many children with a single kidney will have a normal life without further complications. But still there is some risk of development of some problems later in life : 1. Development of high blood pressure. 2. Urina...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tarek Algamal

What is the treatment to reduce CPK level?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. My opinion is that he should be admitted to the hospital. Good that he has enough urine output so far. But it can decrease any time, and kidney functions will start to drop. The best is to admit him for close intraven...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tarek Algamal

If a person with chronic kidney disease receives Toradol 60 mg,can that lead to acute renal failure?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Toradol contains Ketorolac. It is known to cause worsening of kidney functions. But usually what is seen is that, it is the administration for a longer duration which causes the increased probability of renal failure and n...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

I have lower back pain, and my creatinine level is high. Are my kidneys failing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stop Envas (Enalapril) immediately, and check your weight and blood pressure daily. If fever persists, then Dytor plus (Spironolactone and Torasemide)  also needs to be reduced. High creatinine of 1.4 is mostly becauseÂ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Krishna Somani

I get recurrent kidney stones with stomach pain. Kindly advise.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from vitamin D deficiency which may cause hypocalcemia and bone pain. Also, mainly present like ribs pain and back pain, spontaneous rib fractures. Other possibilities are like postcholecystectomy synd...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

What can be used instead of Bicarbonate wash after bladder augmentation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The point of bicarbonate washing off bladder is to create alkaline nature, which is not a good environment for harmful cell to grow thereby inhibiting cell growth. And it will strengthen the bladder. Yes, what you can do...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

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 ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tarek Algamal

What causes nil urine output in a diabetic?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, unfortunately this is chronic kidney disease stage 4 to 5. May be the late stages of CKD is rapidly progressive especially in diabetics. If urine output has not been improved after treating the infection and achiev...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tarek Algamal

There is prominent column of Bertin in kidney with abdominal pain. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to reassure you that this finding is not significant and most likely not related to your abdominal pain. Further assessment including detailed history and proper examination should be done to diagnose the possi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tarek Algamal

What does my blood report for autoimmune disease show?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Attached investigations do not show evidence of autoimmune condition (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But it shows some impairment in kidney functions as GFR is lower than normal and creatinine is 1.4...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tarek Algamal