Question 1

USG showed a 24 mm kidney cyst in my right kidney. I heard it can be treated with medicine instead of surgery. Is that true? What medicines would actually work to shrink or cure the cyst?

Accepted Answer

Exicision of the cysts is advised to the patient.Nephrologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I recently found out that there's protein mixed with my urine for 4 days and it got me really worried. Could this be a sign of something serious like kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

TSH fluctuation can be puzzling.
 
 _TSH Interpretation:_
 
 1. Initial TSH: 23 (elevated)
 2. Mid-treatment TSH: 8.4 (improved)
 3. Post-treatment TSH: 23 (elevated again)
 
 _Possible Reasons for Rebound:_
 
 1. Homeopathic medicine (B56 drops) effectiveness wore off.
 2. Underlying thyroid issue persists.
 3. Dosage or duration inadequate.
 4. Other health factors influencing TSH.
 
 _Considerations:_
 
 1. Thyroid hormone resistance.
 2. Pituitary gland dysfunction.
 3. Autoimmune thyroiditis (e.g., Hashimoto's).
 4. Iodine deficiency.
 
 _Next Steps:_
 
 1. Consult an endocrinologist or thyroid specialist.
 2. Re-evaluate thyroid hormone levels (Free T3, Free T4, TSH).
 3. Consider conventional thyroid medication (e.g., levothyroxine).
 4. Explore lifestyle changes:
 - Diet (iodine-rich foods)
 - Exercise
 - Stress management
 - Sleep hygiene
 
 _Homeopathic Medicine Limitations:_
 
 1. Variable efficacy.
 2. Lack of standardization.
 3. Potential interactions with conventional medications.
 
 _Conventional Treatment Options:_
 
 1. Levothyroxine (T4)
 2. Liothyronine (T3)
 3. Combination therapy (T4 + T3)
 
 _Monitoring:_
 
 Regular TSH and thyroid hormone level checks.
 
 _Resources:_
 
 1. American Thyroid Association (ATA)
 2. Endocrine Society
 3. Mayo Clinic Hypothyroidism
 4. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Question 3

I'm really concerned about my dad. He's been dealing with heart issues and diabetes for over four years, and now his latest checkup showed his creatinine levels are up. I'm curious if there are specific foods, maybe certain types of millet or anything else, that might help lower his creatinine. Also, I'm a bit confused about how much fluid he should actually be drinking.

Accepted Answer

History is not sufficient  to advice,visit Cardiologist for appropriate support

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.

More Nephrology Health Queries

USG showed a 24 mm kidney cyst in my right kidney. I heard it can be treated with medicine instead of surgery. Is that true? What medicines would actually work to shrink or cure the cyst?

I recently found out that there's protein mixed with my urine for 4 days and it got me really worried. Could this be a sign of something serious like kidney failure?

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