Question 1

My mom is 65 and her recent tests show EGFR 76 with creatinine at 0.93 mg/dl she's been diagnosed with CKD stage 2. Is treatment necessary at this point or is it okay to just monitor? Should we see a nephrologist now or wait? Also, she's scheduled for gallstone surgery next month is it safe for her to go ahead with the procedure given her kidney condition?

Accepted Answer

For a 65-year-old with stage 2 CKD (eGFR 76, creatinine 0.93 mg/dL), monitoring and lifestyle modifications are likely the initial approach, while a nephrologist consultation is recommended, not necessarily immediately, but within the next few months to assess the underlying cause and discuss long-term management options. The gallstone surgery is generally safe if properly managed, especially if the surgeon is aware of the kidney condition.

Question 2

I'm feeling some pain around my kidney area and sometimes I'm having trouble breathing and feel some pain in my heart. Should I be worried about this? What could be causing these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Usg abdomen and thoracolumbar spine AP and Oblique view is advised to the patient.

Question 3

I'm a 57-year-old Indian male who's been living and working in the Middle East for 31 years. I've been dealing with chronic kidney failure since 2000, with creatinine levels at 150220 umolL, which was stabilized using Diovan 80. I've also been diabetic since 2007. Recently, I had a heart attack, and they put a stent in my LAD with DES. I'm now on aspirin but I had to stop taking Diovan 80. I'm really worriedwill stopping Diovan 80 make my kidneys fail faster?

Accepted Answer

Having another abortion through pills within a month is not recommended.

Medical abortion pills are typically approved for use up to 10 weeks of pregnancy, but repeated use within a short period increases risks.

Potential side effects and risks include:

- Heavy bleeding
- Infection
- Uterine perforation
- Incomplete abortion

Is 1.7 Creatinine level dangerous for a diabetic patient?

Creatinine level of 1.7 is significant of mild elevation from normal range, but it alone does not dictate severity of kidney disease in Diabetic patients.

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