Medical Advice on "Nephrology"

My urine is bright yellow in color. Could it be due to any kidney problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the case history and the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know what kind of medication you are taking for hypertension and diabetics. Do you get a burning sensation...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rahul Ramakrishnan

Why does a patient with PKD have an urge to urinate always?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you are a patient of polycystic kidney disease, you will be more prone for urinary tract infections, urinary stones or cysts, which could burst and form clots, which can result in obstruction. One cannot be sur...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Abhishek Dixit

Will preeclampsia during pregnancy lead to potential CKD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In preeclampsia or eclampsia, patients may present with albuminuria. This may lead to progress to chronic kidney disease. Your urine examination report also showing plenty of RBC (red blood corpuscles). But not mentio...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

Can CKD cause respiratory problems?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There could be a few causes for the wet cough with phlegm. Despite taking antibiotics for pneumonia, the opacity in the lung takes a few weeks to completely disappear. The cough in such a case can last for a month. If t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

Creatinine level is 5.7 with small kidneys. Is it possible to get normal kidney function?

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...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

I experience headache and shortness of breath after taking Gentamicin for hydronephrosis. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. You are underweight and should start weight training exercises and increase appetite to 2200 kcal daily. Gentamicin occasionally causes adver...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

As I am diabetic and hypertensive, I am concerned about my albumin-creatinine ratio. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. ACR (albumin to creatinine ratio) of 30-300 equals what is called microalbuminuria. It is an effect of diabetes on the kidney. Telmisartan is a good treatment for it. Good control of diabetes, and also good contro...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tarek Algamal

Do ketones in urine mean kidney damage?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The body generally uses glucose as its source of energy. When it uses fat as a source of energy, ketones are formed. It is a common finding in diabetes, called as diabetic ketoacidosis. It can also occur during starvat...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Pankaj Jawandhiya

How to improve my kidney problem associated with diabetes, BP, and pedal edema?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood pressure need to be controlled more than this level to avoid deterioration of kidney functions. Need to share more details about history and level of creatinine. Measures that possibly slow the kidney damage are...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tarek Algamal

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