Can a baby with one kidney lead a normal life?
Hello doctor,
I am 28 weeks pregnant. All my fetal scans taken so far shows, my baby has only one kidney, which is the left one, and it is working normally. I have attached the document. I doubt whether there is a left kidney somewhere down, not sure, but if it is there, it would be very small. But for now, let us say the baby has one normal kidney. After delivery, what is the process of ultrasound and blood tests? Will it be done immediately or after a couple of days? And throughout the pregnancy, if all scan result shows normal kidney, then what is the chance of problem to the kidney in future?
14 May 2024 - 1 min read
How to improve kidney issues with diabetes, BP, and edema?
Hello doctor,
I have kidney related problem associated with diabetes, hypertension, and pedal edema. Currently, I am on prescribed medication for diabetes and hypertension. I have undergone a full medical check-up, including lab tests. Please provide me with guidance.
16 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What does my blood report for autoimmune disease show?
Hello doctor,
I received CBC and CMP blood test results. Info points to kidney issues but dismissed as nothing by my doctor. I would like your opinion. Key points outside normal range: WBC 12.66, hematocrit 45, eosinophils .5, absolute neutrophils 8.76, absolute monocytes .91, BUN 26, creatinine 1.4, calcium 10.6, EGFR 58.29. Note that tests were performed for autoimmune disease.
05 Dec 2023 - 1 min read
There is prominent column of Bertin in kidney with abdominal pain. Why?
Hello doctor,
I have abdominal pain, USG shows prominent column of Bertin noted at left kidney.
29 Nov 2023 - 1 min read
What causes nil urine output in a diabetic?
Hello doctor,
My father-in-law is aged 77 years. He has diabetes and blood pressure. His creatinine level is between 3.6 and 3.8. Has high levels of albumin in the urine and high levels of urea (129). He is admitted to the hospital following less to nil urine output. They have placed a catheter and are observing the urine output. However, it is still less. Around 600 ml for 24 hours. For now, the doctors are running an infusion to reduce acidosis. Does he need a dialysis? Is this a case of CKD? If yes, what could his stage of CKD be? What would be the further line of treatment?
18 Aug 2023 - 1 min read
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