Medical Advice on "Nephrology"

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

I have hydronephrosis in the left kidney. Can medicine dissolve kidney stones from that kidney?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kidney stones are very painful, and depending on their size, their treatment is planned. The size of the stones is not small; hence the pain is extreme. Have you consulted a nephrologist or urologist regarding this? I...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manisha Raghunath Auradkar

Is dialysis required for a renal failure patient with a GFR of 13?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect patient's identity). The reports suggest chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage five due to polycystic kidney disease (PKD). The stage of CKD is such that ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Parry

Does taking pain killers alter the liver function test results?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) do not have anything to panic about. You have a slight liver dysfunction that could be due to your coexisting viral infection. Your uric acid is high, an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

What causes increased creatine levels and variations in GFR?

Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The increase in creatinine from 0.8 to 1.2 is a significant change. The cause of this is unclear from the tests you have done. In the intervening period, have you taken any new medicines? Have you ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Murugan Sivalingam

Will my kidney stone escalate my issues of high BP and diabetes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is clear that apart from serum protein and albumin, all other parameters look normal. However, even these values are not grossly abnormal. As you m...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Varma

Should we treat high creatinine and low GFR as medical emergency?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this should be treated as a medical emergency and he should be given admission as per my belief. How are his urine output and blood pressure? Any hiccups or vomitings? Regards.   View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

What could be the reason for my increased creatinine level?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The probable cause could be interstitial kidney injury or interstitial nephritis. Differential diagnosis includes drug-induced kidney injury and infection-induced toxic insult. E.coli (Escherichia coli) can cause toxi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Aurangzebl Afzal

I am passing more urine due to anxiety. Is there a risk of developing kidney disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, not at all. If your urea and creatinine are good, there are no chances that you will develop any renal failure or CKD just because you pass excessive urine. To alleviate your anxiety, get your urine osmolality test ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Does my father with reduced kidney function need permanent dialysis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your father's blood and urine analysis, and based on these tests; I suggest that your father needs dialysis. However, a better assessment can be done if you attach your father's ultrasound report. Than...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Parry