Question 1

What are the symptoms of stage 1 kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Blood in urine , higher than normal levels of proteins in your urine, visible evidence of structural damage via CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, or x-ray with contrast.

Question 2

Why do doctors no longer prescribe metformin?

Accepted Answer

Metformin is known to have few side effects such as nausea, vomiting and lactic acidosis in kidney failure patients. Few extended release formulations had traces of carcinogens which got banned now. Although, it has few negtaives the benefits are more in terms of good control of diabetes. Hence, doctors outweight risk versus benefit and prescribe medications accordingly

Question 3

How fast does chronic kidney disease progress?

Accepted Answer

Chronic kidney disease usually progresses slowly, about half of the patients with stage 3 CKD progressed to stage 4 or 5, as assessed by eGFR, over 10 years.

Question 4

Can Type 2 diabetes be reversed?

Accepted Answer

No ,Type 2 diabetes is an ongoing disease but its complications can be prevented or reversed if they are in early stages.

Question 5

What is the best vitamin for neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

B vitamins are useful in treating neuropathy since they support healthy nervous system function. Peripheral neuropathy is sometimes caused by a vitamin B deficiency. Supplementation should include vitamin B-1 (thiamine and benfotiamine), B-6, and B-12.

Question 6

How many times should you pee a day?

Accepted Answer

Most people urinate between six and eight times a day. But if you're drinking plenty, it's not abnormal to go as many as 10 times a day. You may also pee more often if you're taking certain medications, like diuretics for high blood pressure.

Question 7

What is the first sign of kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Any symptoms such as decreased urine output, fluid retention that leads to swelling in limbs, facial puffiness and shortness of breath are signs of kidney damage.

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