Dr. Wang Weijie reply Internal Medicine Question

Creatinine 0.61 Hello doctor, I would like to ask you about my health check-up results. I saw that my creatinine level is 0.61. Does this indicate any kidney issues? Do I need dialysis? How can I improve this? I really don't want dialysis or surgery; I'm very scared...

Decreased renal function? Hello Dr. Wang, At the end of last year, my health check showed the following kidney function values: blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 18.0 mg/dL, creatinine 1.2 mg/dL, and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 78 mL/min. Since mid-year, I have started exercising a...

Edema caused by kidney problems? Hello Dr. Wang, I have a question I would like to ask. About two and a half years ago, I was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, and since then I have been taking steroids and mycophenolate mofetil. During the process of tapering the medication, I ...

Health examination report issues? Hello, I would like to inquire about a health check report. The urine test shows ketones at 3+ and protein at +/-; the blood test indicates neutrophil percentage at 76.2% and lymphocyte percentage at 18.4%, with the rest being normal. I'm un...

Kidney function issues? Hello: In my recent health check-up in June, my serum creatinine (Cr) level was 1.01, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) was 10, and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was 85. An ultrasound examination revealed a right renal cyst (0.7 cm) and bilateral renal calculi ...

Kidney problems Hello, doctor! I would like to ask you a question. Recently, in a health education program, a medical expert mentioned that if a person drinks more than 1000cc (1 liter) of water in one go, it can show a state of renal edema on ultrasound imaging. I would like to ...

Experiencing a quick urge to urinate after drinking water, along with a total urine output that exceeds the amount of water consumed, can indicate a condition known as polyuria. This may be associated with various factors, including diabetes mellitus, excessive fluid intake, or c...

Rhabdomyolysis Is it possible to be discharged in just a few hours? Can one feel completely fine the next day? Is this feasible?

Renal cysts Hello Doctor, I am asking on behalf of my mother. She has been experiencing hematuria and visited a clinic where the doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory medication. However, after a week of taking the medication, there was no improvement. The doctor recommended that s...

Chronic Kidney Disease Follow-up Issues! A family member has stage 3 chronic kidney disease, and their lab values have been stable over the past year during follow-up visits. However, during this visit, the doctor informed them that blood tests are no longer necessary, and only a...

Kidney problems Hello, doctor! I recently received my health check report, which shows a serum creatinine level of 1.23 mg/dL and a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 77.51. There were no signs of hematuria or proteinuria. I would like to ask if my GFR is considered low, as I ha...

Unexplained urethritis? Hello Dr. Wang, I have experienced a burning sensation during urination and pain at the urethral opening three times in the past two months. However, each time I have undergone urinalysis, the results have been normal, and no infection has been identified,...

Which specialty should I see? Hello: Problem description: I have been on dialysis for five and a half years, and my alkaline phosphatase levels have consistently been below 30, which is quite low. Online searches suggest a connection with anemia, and it is recommended to consul...

Kidney pain Doctor Wang, why does my mother often experience kidney pain?

Chest pain or angina? I have been experiencing sudden chest pain for a week, with each episode lasting 5 to 10 minutes. The pain is severe enough to make me feel nauseous and cause difficulty breathing and shortness of breath. It even extends to abdominal pain. I have no worries,...

Chronic Kidney Disease (Membranous) Is chronic glomerulonephritis (membranous) always destined to require dialysis in the end? If treatment and management are ongoing, what should be noted in daily life? Will conditions like cold, fever, blood tests for creatinine, and albuminuri...

Pain on both sides of the abdomen? I would like to ask a question. Recently, I have been experiencing pain on both sides of my abdomen. Additionally, eating causes significant pain, and my stomach feels bloated and does not seem to go down. What could be the cause of this?

Renal ultrasound shows the presence of calculi (stones)? Hello doctor, during a health check-up, an ultrasound was performed, and it was noted that my kidneys appear to have some sand. The doctor mentioned that drinking water, exercising, and going to bed early can help metaboliz...

Membranous nephropathy Before treatment for membranous nephropathy, proteinuria was between 1-2 grams, and albumin was above 1000. After treatment, proteinuria decreased to below 0.5 grams (minimum 0.17), and albumin fluctuated between 300-500 (minimum 100). With continued treatm...

It is unclear whether this phenomenon is related to renal pathology? Hello, I have been experiencing a dull ache and discomfort in my right lower back every morning upon waking up for the past week. I do not have any urgency to urinate or any other urinary symptoms. I'm unsu...