Dr. Wu Jiyu reply Internal Medicine Question - Page 10

Is it serious if an ultrasound examination suggests that the kidneys are possibly smaller? Hello, doctor. I recently had a routine kidney check-up (due to having hematuria since childhood and regular follow-ups). My kidney function is otherwise normal, except for a creatinine lev...

The internet is circulating information about dialysis therapy? Hello Dr. Wu, I came across a post online regarding a treatment for kidney disease that could allow patients to avoid dialysis. The original link is: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=355286714492436&set=a....

Complications caused by diabetes? Hello Doctor: My friend is 56 years old and was diagnosed with uremia caused by diabetes at the end of last year. He has been experiencing continuous vomiting and has now started dialysis. Will the vomiting symptoms decrease after starting dialys...

The family medicine physician referred the case of my father to the nephrology department? Hello, my father has been suffering from diabetes and kidney stones for a long time. He was originally seeing a family medicine doctor, but for some reason, his case has been referred to a ...

Uremia? Hello Doctor: My friend is 56 years old and has been diagnosed with uremia due to diabetes. If she manages to control her condition well, can she recover? Or is uremia a lifelong affliction? Is it considered a terminal illness? How much longer can she expect to live? What...

Uremia..? Hello: I would like to ask if it is normal to vomit continuously due to uremia caused by diabetes? The doctor said that if there is no improvement, dialysis will be necessary. Can uremia be cured? Can uremia be fatal?

Urinary bubble issue? For over a month, I have noticed bubbles in my urine. Sometimes they disappear quickly, while other times they take several minutes. The first urine of the morning has a lot of bubbles. I have seen a doctor who conducted a one-time blood and urine protein te...

Is it suitable for dialysis patients to drink ionized water? I would like to ask if my mother, who is a diabetic patient and currently undergoing dialysis, can drink alkaline water. Will it cause electrolyte imbalance or have any adverse effects on her body?

Swelling of the right foot of unknown origin? Hello Director Wu, My father has been experiencing significant swelling in his right foot for more than a month and a half (from August 1 to August 15). Initially, he had pain in the sole of his foot and visited an orthopedic doctor,...

Foamy urine? Hello Dr. Wu, I have recently noticed that my urine is a darker yellow color and has a lot of foam. Could you please tell me what this might indicate? What tests should I undergo and which specialist should I consult? Thank you. QQ

Bilateral renal cysts? Hello, Doctor. Around May, I underwent a health check-up due to frequent feelings of dizziness and lack of energy. An abdominal ultrasound revealed "bilateral renal cysts" and a "right lobe liver mass." Initially, my family medicine phys...

Patients with chronic kidney failure should avoid beverages that promote fluid retention? Hello, my mother is 76 years old and currently diagnosed with chronic kidney failure, type 2 diabetes, hyperkalemia, and essential hypertension. We have prepared a fistula for dialysis since...

Health Check Report Hello, doctor. I have a lab report for my father, which shows some abnormal test values, and I would like to consult with you. Thank you. (My father is a carrier of hepatitis B.) Red blood cells: 4.06 Hemoglobin: 11.6 Blood urea nitrogen: 29 Creatinine: 1...

Post-void dribbling? Doctor, I would like to ask again, under what circumstances would it be considered serious? Because this situation seems to be something I haven't experienced before. Could it be a prostate issue? However, I do not have frequent urination or pain during ...

Post-urination dribbling? Hello, doctor. In the past few days, I've noticed some residual dripping after urinating when sitting down or standing. There is no pain during urination, the flow is strong, and I do not experience frequent urination. What could be the issue? Thank...

In general, how long after dialysis do patients with kidney failure stop producing urine? If a family member is undergoing dialysis, I would like to ask how long it typically takes for a person to stop urinating after starting dialysis.

Kidney disease Hello, Doctor: In October 2009, my creatinine level was 1.1, and in September 2010, it increased to 1.3. Is my creatinine rising too quickly? Is there a problem with my kidneys? Thank you.

Kidney injury? Hello doctor, I accidentally got hit on the lower back by a heavy book. Initially, it was very painful, but after about three hours, the pain has decreased significantly. Do I need to go to the hospital for an examination to check if my kidneys are damaged? What si...

Left flank pain? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask you: I am a senior high school student, and since July of last year, I have been studying at a cram school for about fourteen hours a day, drinking approximately 1000 to 1500 cc of water daily. Starting in March of this year, as ...

The kidneys are showing signs of aging? Hello, I had a health check-up at Changhua Show Chwan Hospital yesterday, and during the abdominal ultrasound, it was found that my kidneys show some signs of aging. What should I do about this?