Medical Advice on "Nephrology"

Could diet affect microalbumin level?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you.To help you better, I need to understand your case a bit more in detail. First of all, you have not mentioned the unit of your urine creatinine. I would need to know whether you are suffering from ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Please give me some advice or medication for fatty liver.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your ultrasound report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and there is nothing to be worried. Fatty liver is common to occur and in the current era, it occurs due to food habits and inad...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prathish Kumar

Is my creatinine elevated due to my gym routine and creatine supplementation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. People who take creatine supplements are expected to have higher creatinine levels that do not necessarily mean low eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate). However, you have slightly hazy protein in urine examina...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Parry

What is the prognosis of CKD?

Hi. Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Considering her prediabetes a cause of her proteinuria, yes, she would be categorized in stage 1 CKD (chronic kidney disease). However, that is very unlikely that such a prediabetes at this age ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Does raised kappa level indicate multiple myeloma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. A diagnosis of any disease is based on the symptoms and laboratory work. I need the following details to help you better. Why were these tests performed? Do you have bone pain or any night swea...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

My daughter had seizure and half of her face is not moving. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. I understand your pain. The facial deviation could be a stroke. An MRI brain is indicated to be sure about stroke. The line of management remains the use of antibiotics for infection, anti-hypert...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

From the reports, kindly suggest the type of nephropathy I am suffering from.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and the biopsy report. Can you tell me what were the kidney functions of the patient (urea and creatinine)? Also, tell me the urine examination of the patient and if 24-hour urine protein was done? ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Parry

I am diabetic, feel weak, and proteins in urine are high. Should I change my tablets?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description, you have diabetes, hypertension, and other complications such as retinopathy and nephropathy. Your blood sugar level is good and other investigations look fair. Your doctor has prescribed you the...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Pranaw Kumar Jha

I have swelling in one leg, and my urine is foamy. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you had renal failure, then you will have developed bilateral pedal edema. But unilateral pedal edema occurs due to gout or cellulitis or DVT (deep vein thrombosis). This condition needs proper examination. Please men...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

I am losing protein from my urine due to FSGS. Do I need to eat more protein?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Taking increased protein increases the risk of developing edema. Your kidney is unable to take more protein and if you add more of it, it will end up losing more proteins. So it is better to take a moderate type of d...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh