Dr. Chen Junji reply Urology Question

Sweating with a urine-like odor? Hello, doctor. My mother is 63 years old. During her health check-up at the end of April, her cholesterol level was found to be 228, and her fasting blood sugar was 128. She has noticed a urine-like odor when she sweats, and recently, when she clo...

Dialysate for hemodialysis Hello Dr. Chen: Thank you for your previous response. I have some further questions. 1. My father has been on dialysis for a year and a half. Initially, there was no change in his skin color, but in the past two months, we have noticed a rapid darkeni...

A rapid urine test indicates the presence of urinary protein? Dear Dr. Chen, Hello! I learned last year at Tri-Service General Hospital that your institution has a new urine test strip that can quickly determine creatinine and protein/creatinine ratio. May I ask if this is help...

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Hello Dr. Chen, Thank you very much for your detailed response regarding my kidney and hypertension issues during our last conversation. Recently, I have been experiencing symptoms such as palpitations and tinnitus. After a blood test, my creatinine...

Values (toxins) on the dialysis machine? Regarding the values on the dialysis machine, can we determine how much uremic toxins are being removed from the blood, and whether toxins are being cleared during the four-hour session?

Vomiting caused by renal dysfunction? My mother has been experiencing vomiting and poor appetite recently, and after a hospital examination, it was found that her condition is related to her kidneys, with levels reaching as high as 9.9. The doctor has recommended dialysis, but my...

Lower back pain and discomfort? Hello, I have been experiencing frequent lower back pain (sometimes on one side, sometimes on both sides), and occasionally I feel a sharp pain. I also have pain in my heels, and sometimes I experience itching in my back. Could this be related to k...

Kidney and Hypertension Hello Dr. Chen, last year I inquired about renal artery stenosis. After a cardiac catheterization, it was found that there is no stenosis in the left renal artery, but the left kidney is smaller, which seems more like a congenital issue rather than atrophy...

Worry Hello, doctor. My urine used to be brown, similar to the color of oolong tea. However, one morning I noticed that my urine was cloudy white with some slight bubbles, but I didn't feel any discomfort. Since then, my urine has been close to clear, like water, without bub...

Dietary Issues During Chemotherapy My father needs chemotherapy and radiation therapy for bladder cancer. What vitamins should he supplement in terms of nutrition? Additionally, what dietary considerations should be taken to minimize discomfort? Thank you for your help!

Chronic Kidney Failure Hello Dr. Chen: My grandmother is 74 years old and has diabetes and hypertension. Last month, she was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure (currently not on dialysis). 1. What dietary considerations should we be aware of? 2. Are there any types of fish she...

Renal artery stenosis Hello Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing frequent urination and my blood pressure is 130/90. After going to the hospital for an ultrasound, it was found that my kidneys are of different sizes (left kidney 9 cm, right kidney 12 cm). I have been under follow-...

Pain in the left side of the lower back? I previously experienced pain in the left side of my lower back, near the kidney area, which often led me to visit the emergency room at night. I also consulted a nephrologist in an outpatient setting and underwent several tests. I found o...

The presence of a significant amount of blood in semen, known as hematospermia, can be caused by various functional abnormalities? 1. I once masturbated while taking cold medication and later noticed that most of the tissue was soaked with blood rather than semen. What could be t...

What is urinary protein? High levels of urinary protein can be caused by various factors, including kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes, and infections. Proteinuria, or the loss of protein in the urine, can indicate that the kidneys are not functioning properly. In daily life...

How can dialysis patients travel abroad? Dear Dr. Chen, My father is currently 63 years old and has been undergoing dialysis since December 2004, three times a week. I hope that my father can travel to Sydney, Australia, to attend my graduation ceremony in June, but he is unable...

Question Hello Doctor: My brother, my father, and I all have congenital renal cysts. The previous doctor prescribed medications to promote surrounding blood circulation and antihistamines. Should we continue to have regular follow-ups? If we take the medication as prescribed, wil...