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Low creatinine levels? Recently, my health check report indicated a creatinine level of 0.53, which is considered low, and an eGFR of 138.73. Five years ago, my creatinine level was 60 with an eGFR of 123.93. I am a patient with cerebral palsy and have issues with muscle atrophy,...

Urine can sometimes appear light yellow and cloudy? Hello, doctor. I have nephrotic syndrome and have been under continuous monitoring, which has been normal. Recently, I underwent an MRI, which detected 1-2 cysts in both my liver and kidneys. The doctor mentioned that I should c...

Questions about kidney function test report? Hello Dr. Huang, I am a 29-year-old male. In my previous health check-ups, my creatinine levels have always been slightly elevated (around 1.1). In my latest health check-up report from last week, my creatinine was 1.17 mg/dL and my eG...

Severe hypokalemia that cannot be corrected? My mother suffers from severe hypokalemia, with potassium levels ranging from about 1.7 to 1.9 when stable, and dropping to as low as 1.4 during severe episodes. She takes potassium tablets daily, with the hospital prescribing up to 60...

Precautions for Having One Kidney Hello Dr. Huang, I was born with only one kidney on the left side (the right kidney was absent at birth). Recently, my routine blood tests have been normal, but an ultrasound revealed that my remaining kidney has enlarged slightly due to compen...

Right inguinal lymphadenopathy? Hello, doctor. For the past month, I have been experiencing a feeling of heaviness and discomfort in my groin and lower right abdomen, accompanied by lower back pain. I can feel small lymph nodes on the inner side of my right thigh. Three weeks ago...

Diagnosis and Genetics of Polycystic Kidney Disease Hello, my mother has been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and I would like to know if I might have it as well. During a health check at the age of 33, an ultrasound showed that I have two small cysts on my kidney...

Urinary protein issue? Hello Dr. Huang, I recently underwent a general health check-up, which included blood and urine tests. When I received the report, the nurse mentioned that everything was normal, but I noticed that my urine protein was positive at 1+, while all other result...

Can stage 3a chronic kidney disease be reversed? What medications are available? The patient has diabetes with a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level maintained at 6.5%. Triglycerides are at 110 mg/dL, uric acid at 4.6 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol at 88.2 mg/dL, ...

Kidney cyst issues? Hello, doctor. I experienced pain in my right upper back at the beginning of September. The pain extended to my right abdomen and groin, prompting me to visit Hospital A for an emergency consultation. An ultrasound of my kidneys revealed a cyst. I was advised ...

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) Doctor, in my company's annual health check-up reports, my glomerular filtration rate (GFR) has consistently ranged between 65-75 for the past nine years. Does this indicate chronic kidney disease? Am I at risk of needing dialysis? What shoul...

Renal dysfunction eGFR 66, CREA 1.13, PRO Negative. No significant renal parenchymal damage, no diabetes, no hyperlipidemia, no hypertension. Currently occasionally taking Adderall, Centrum, and other medications like Heli-Tamin F50. The kidneys have cysts and stones, and there w...

Foamy urine issue Hello, Doctor: For the past month or so, I have noticed small bubbles in my urine (sometimes a whole patch when it's severe), most of which disperse and disappear within five minutes, but sometimes a little bit remains for a long time. Additionally, I have ...

Postoperative Diet for Kidney Stones I usually consume commercially available clam essence. After undergoing surgery, can I continue to use it, or is it a product that may contribute to stone formation and should be used sparingly?

Creatinine and Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Hello, doctor. I have hepatitis B and have been following up with a gastroenterologist while taking antiviral medication. My serum creatinine and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) readings are as follows: - June 2016: 0.84 mg/dL, G...

Do laxatives increase the risk of developing kidney stones? Hello doctor, I have a severe constipation issue, so I have been using over-the-counter stool softeners for a long time. I am wondering if this could lead to an increased risk of developing kidney stones and urinary trac...

Kidney function tests Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about a 90-year-old patient whose glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was found to be in the range of stage 2 during a blood test in early March. Does this indicate chronic kidney disease (CKD), or should we wait for the next b...

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) Hello, doctor. My glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is only 85. I have had autonomic dysfunction for a long time. Does this report indicate that many of my glomeruli are dead, or could it be that the microvasculature of the kidneys is not functioni...

Reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR)? I am 28 years old and have had two kidney function tests at the hospital, both showing an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of around 80. In November 2020, my creatinine level was 1.06 with an eGFR of 89.76. In November 2021, my...

The health check report shows a creatinine level of 1.31? Dear Doctor, I am 34 years old. My health check report from October 4, 2022, shows a BMI of 22.4, a waist circumference of 77 cm, a creatinine level of 1.31, and a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 66.57. There is no pro...