Medical Advice on "Nephrology"

Is there any dietary precaution for deranged kidney function?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. In your brother's report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can see some kidney dysfunction as well as urinary tract infection. So, I would recommend you to get his urine culture a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Is it dangerous to have high levels of creatinine and BUN in hypertension patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know which medicines you take for hypertension? I would like to know, whether you have done any urine examination? Rest eGFR (glomerular filtration rate) of 71 is within normal range for you, if urine...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Parry

Is it harmful to take Lithium for bipolar disorder with fasting and paleo diet?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. See, Lithium can be harmful if hydration is not well maintained. In such cases, we recommend to increase the amount of fluid. That is to consume a good quantity of fluid in the morning before your fast starts and to drin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

How to prevent creatinine rise?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please attach all your CT reports and your blood profile for my best opinion. Thanks. Revert back with the reports to a nephrologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/nephrologist  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Krishna Somani

What are the recommended options for AV fistula placement?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are three main types of AVF (arteriovenous fistula). The radiocephalic fistula is a forearm fistula created by anastomosing the side of a radial artery to the end of a cephalic vein. It is also referred to as the ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Abhinav Gupta

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

Dear, Thanks for the query As per the records you have diabetes, hypertension and related complications such as retinopathy, nephropathy Your blood sugar control is good and other investigations also look fair Your doctor has rightly prescribed you...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Pranaw Kumar Jha

I have chronic kidney disease with a history of UTI. Please suggest treatment.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you done any KFT (kidney function test) before? From the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and diagnosis, it seems you have underlying kidney disease which got aggravated by urinary tract ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Parry

Should I visit a doctor for my slightly low eGFR?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know your age and how your heart functions. Do you have any recent 2D echo done? Regarding serum creatinine and BUN (blood urea nitrogen), they are normal. But, eGFR - estimated glo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Krishna Somani

I have high protein leakage with no noticable symptoms. Is kidney biopsy necessary?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Going by the history given by you, it seems that you had proteinuria (that is protein leaking in the urine due to some defect in kidneys). There are multiple conditions which can lead to proteinuria. The treatment var...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Pranaw Kumar Jha

I have PKD and my BP spikes within 2-3 days. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The causes of this accelerated phase could be multiple. Is there any change in dietary habit with increased salt intake? Any recent change in antihypertensive? Did you by any chance miss antihypertensive medications? ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Pranaw Kumar Jha