All the kidney tests were fine, no proteins. If the liver is bad, doesn't it affect other parameters? Albumins. Every other test is normal.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- As I have explained in my previous response, this mildly decreased globulin is most likely due to either a lab error or poor absorption of nutrients from the intestines due to irritable bowel syndrome... Read More
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How I can control on cysts in kidney
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- The tests that are done for monitoring renal cysts are imaging tests.
Follow-up is based on the type of the cyst : there are cysts (most frequent type) that even don't need to be monitored.
Those... Read More
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I have had tough kidney infection 3 times before and i'm starting to feel pain in the area .i dont drink water a lot. what shall i do? and what might be the effect of being repeatedly infected ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Pyelonephritis is the medical term for kidney infection. Chronic Pyelonephritis results from recurrent episodes of kidney infection with secondary scar formation in the kidneys and progression to end ... Read More
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Hi, i did kidney transplant, does success in the beginning last like that and for how much,the donor was my brother, results shows that tissues were about 100% identical,from what should I be scared?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- After a successful kidney transplant, your new kidney will filter your blood, so you will no longer need dialysis. To prevent your body from rejecting your donor kidney, you'll require medication... Read More
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How can i prevent a kidney stone? I already had two in the 18 months and since i just moved to Dubai, I am trying to it! Other than drinking a lot of water, what can i do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If the type of kidney stone you have is caused by an excess of calcium, you may be advised to cut down on the amount of oxalates in your diet. Oxalates attach to calcium and prevent its absorption int... Read More
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I suffer from kidney stone(5mm)...im under a therapy as called MET using some drugs...but lately im feeling in continuous need to go to the bathroom but only with a few urine drops.whats going on.thnx
2 Answers
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- A kidney stone is a small stone, usually made up of calcium crystals, that forms inside the part of the kidney where urine collects.
The smaller the kidney stone, the more likely it will pass on its... Read More
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Does the lariam affect the kidney as many people say?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- No renal adverse effects of mefloquine (lariam) have so far beenrreported in the medical literature. The most common side effects, occurring in -1-18% of people, include:
Anxiety
Difficulty concentrat... Read More
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Yes, there is what was called kidney differentiation after chimio 10 years ago. Creatinine level was always above the average but never above 1.2. How long can it be stable on stage 4?
Dr. Bassem Tanios,
Nephrology
- Well, it depends, on the person, and the cause of the renal problem, and also it depends on how much we make sure to control the things that would cause damage to kidney function, such as controlling... Read More
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Can clearance for kidney failure go from stage 3 till 4 in less than a week? 2 tests were done, the first showed creatinine to be 2,3 the other 3 with a 5 day difference.
Dr. Bassem Tanios,
Nephrology
- Yes it can, We call this acute renal failure.
Kidneys which are normal can sometimes go into total renal failure in a matter of few days.
Although I don't have any information concerning your c... Read More
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