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Dr. Arti Gupta, M.D.
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Are there any symptoms that indicate high creatinine?
Kidney disease is a silent disease and needs to be monitored. Most patients will not have symptoms till it advances to stage 5. Other than symptoms of edema, rest come at advanced READ MORE
Kidney disease is a silent disease and needs to be monitored. Most patients will not have symptoms till it advances to stage 5. Other than symptoms of edema, rest come at advanced renal failure ( stage 5) and at that point people suffer from nausea, metallic taste, loss of appetite, worsening mental status due to uremia etc.
For management and stabilization of kidney disease it's very important to regularly see your kidney doctor so they can monitor not just the Creatinine levels but also other issues like acid base balance, electrolytes esp potassium level in order to manage the chronic kidney disease medically till it is too advanced and needs dialysis or transplant
For management and stabilization of kidney disease it's very important to regularly see your kidney doctor so they can monitor not just the Creatinine levels but also other issues like acid base balance, electrolytes esp potassium level in order to manage the chronic kidney disease medically till it is too advanced and needs dialysis or transplant
Are high levels of uric acid in the urine report a sign of kidney damage?
Hyperuricemia can cause stones as well as slow decline in kidney function depending on high high the uric acid levels in blood are. Will need to be treated by change in diet as READ MORE
Hyperuricemia can cause stones as well as slow decline in kidney function depending on high high the uric acid levels in blood are. Will need to be treated by change in diet as well as addition of medication to improve it.
There are several reasons for elevated uric acid in blood and urine. Can range from excess red meat consumption, primary genetic disease as well as cancers ( tumor lysis syndrome) .
Please discuss this with your physician to get to the underlying etiology and then it can be treated based on the cause
There are several reasons for elevated uric acid in blood and urine. Can range from excess red meat consumption, primary genetic disease as well as cancers ( tumor lysis syndrome) .
Please discuss this with your physician to get to the underlying etiology and then it can be treated based on the cause
Can high fever and chill occur due to kidney stone?
Fever and chills can happen if there is an infection of urinary tract. Sometimes stones can cause obstruction and there can be infection even involving the kidneys ( even a renal/ READ MORE
Fever and chills can happen if there is an infection of urinary tract. Sometimes stones can cause obstruction and there can be infection even involving the kidneys ( even a renal/ perinephric abscess can occur). It's important to get blood and urine cultures checked. Please call your doctor and see them asap
Can dark yellow urine be a sign of a kidney problem?
As long as you are not dehydrated, there could be some concern related to dark urine. If it's dark brownish red, then yes, there could be blood in urine or concern for glomerular READ MORE
As long as you are not dehydrated, there could be some concern related to dark urine. If it's dark brownish red, then yes, there could be blood in urine or concern for glomerular disorder. If it's dark yellow, then it could be that your bilirubin is high due to liver issues. You should get your labs checked.
How many times a week do you have to undergo dialysis?
Dialysis schedule is 3 times a week. Some elderly people may feel fatigued after the procedure, but it is a lifesaving treatment.
Can excessive urination be a sign of a kidney problem?
Depends on the volume and frequency. If it is a large volume that you urinate frequently, then there are some diseases like diabetes insipidus and also diabetes mellitis that may READ MORE
Depends on the volume and frequency. If it is a large volume that you urinate frequently, then there are some diseases like diabetes insipidus and also diabetes mellitis that may be a cause. Otherwise, if you are urinating frequently, but small volumes, then prostate issues or urinary outlet obstruction can be a problem.
Can there be an increase in creatinine levels due to fever?
Likely has chronic kidney disease due to diabetes, unless her BP was low in setting of fever and she has acute kidney injury. Has she been having nausea/vomiting/diarrhea? Taking READ MORE
Likely has chronic kidney disease due to diabetes, unless her BP was low in setting of fever and she has acute kidney injury. Has she been having nausea/vomiting/diarrhea? Taking any ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications for fever? These meds can cause AKI.
What is the success rate of a kidney transplant with a child?
A transplant is surely a better option. As long as family will ensure that they give him his medications in a timely manner after the transplant. The child will have a better quality READ MORE
A transplant is surely a better option. As long as family will ensure that they give him his medications in a timely manner after the transplant. The child will have a better quality of life after the transplant.
How can I check the functioning of my kidneys?
Urine and blood tests need to be performed by your PCP
My son is passing deep yellow urine. Could it be an issue of the liver or the kidney?
See your primary care doctor and get both urinalysis and comprehensive metabolic panel checked. That will check both kidneys and liver to confirm if there is an issue.
My mother is having excessive water retention in the body. She is currently on the medication Dytor 100 mg for draining out the water. Will the med...
She may need dialysis soon. Till that is initiated, please continue the Torsemide/Dytor.
Can birth control pills result in nephrotic syndrome?
Not really. You need a comprehensive evaluation for your nephrotic syndrome by a nephrologist. Please see one asap
Can high blood pressure affect the kidneys?
High BP is one of the top causes of kidney failure. It's important to get it well controlled. It can often cause rapid worsening of kidney function, so please see a hypertension READ MORE
High BP is one of the top causes of kidney failure. It's important to get it well controlled. It can often cause rapid worsening of kidney function, so please see a hypertension specialist soon.
Is dialysis a painful process?
It's not a painful process, but given your age, if your BMI is less than 30, then you need to apply for transplant also while starting dialysis. I am a big transplant advocate READ MORE
It's not a painful process, but given your age, if your BMI is less than 30, then you need to apply for transplant also while starting dialysis. I am a big transplant advocate and try to get my patients to lose weight before their GFR drops to <20 and try to get them a transplant before they go on dialysis. If your labs (potassium, BUN, acidosis) are indicative of need to start dialysis then use that as a bridge to transplant. Kidney transplant will give you a better quality of life and a longer life span, too.
Is a juice stressful for the kidneys?
Do you have CKD? People with advanced CKD should not drink juices high in potassium like orange juice etc and those with diabetes should preferably eat fruits rather than drink READ MORE
Do you have CKD?
People with advanced CKD should not drink juices high in potassium like orange juice etc and those with diabetes should preferably eat fruits rather than drink juice esp no grape juice or mango juice
People with advanced CKD should not drink juices high in potassium like orange juice etc and those with diabetes should preferably eat fruits rather than drink juice esp no grape juice or mango juice
What are the factors considered before a kidney transplant?
Things we look at to clear someone for a transplant include their cardiovascular health, BMI <30 and psychosocial factors like compliance with medication regimen. Post-transplant, people need to adhere to their regimen to keep their transplanted kidneys functional.
Does Dytor 100mg cause drowsiness?
Dytor i.e. Torsemide does not cause drowsiness. It's either uremia or her other medications causing it
When is a dialysis recommended?
We just don't go by GFR but overall health condition to decide dialysis initiation. That includes abnormal labs and uremic symptoms like somnolence, confusions along with abnormal READ MORE
We just don't go by GFR but overall health condition to decide dialysis initiation. That includes abnormal labs and uremic symptoms like somnolence, confusions along with abnormal labs. At Cr of 5.5 she should surely get a dialysis access asap so it matures before she is started on HD
My father is suffering from glomerular disease. What is the treatment?
There are many different kinds of glomerular diseases and each is treated differently. Ask the doctor regarding his actually cause and final diagnosis of the glomerular disorder READ MORE
There are many different kinds of glomerular diseases and each is treated differently. Ask the doctor regarding his actually cause and final diagnosis of the glomerular disorder and I can guide you through treatment
Is high creatinine treated as a medical emergency?
She has CKD stage 5. Has her physician referred her for access placement? It's not just the creatinine, but other markers with it, like fluid overload, high potassium, symptoms READ MORE
She has CKD stage 5. Has her physician referred her for access placement? It's not just the creatinine, but other markers with it, like fluid overload, high potassium, symptoms like loss of appetite or nausea/vomiting, etc., that make dialysis more urgent.
If you are in Dallas and need to see someone asap, call my office at 2143582300 and I can see her urgently and even assess if she is a transplant candidate.
If you are in Dallas and need to see someone asap, call my office at 2143582300 and I can see her urgently and even assess if she is a transplant candidate.
