Dr. Wu Jiyu reply Internal Medicine Question - Page 9

Kidney problems Hello doctor, I previously asked a question regarding experiencing pain when turning over and feeling a lump, which seemed to be intermittent. My urination was normal at that time. Now, those issues have resolved, but I have noticed swelling in the kidney area, an...

Kidney problems Doctor, I have a question. When I turn over, I sometimes feel pain, but it comes and goes. When I touch the area, I can feel a lump that isn't very fixed, but it is always in a certain region. It's hard to locate it precisely, and my urination is normal....

Dialysis-related issues (forwarded from the Director's mailbox) Is it possible for dialysis patients to experience life-threatening situations during the dialysis process? I saw news from mainland China where someone died during dialysis, and the doctors there mentioned that...

Consult a physician? Hello Dr. Wu, I have received my health check report, and the urine biochemical analysis shows the following results: urine protein: 56.9, urine creatinine: 412.2, and urine protein/creatinine ratio: 138. Could this indicate a kidney issue? What treatment o...

Foamy urine? Hello Dr. Wu: Recently, I have noticed bubbles in my urine. Initially, they were small bubbles, but over the past two days, they have become slightly larger. I also feel more fatigued than usual, and I usually drink plenty of water. Could this indicate a kidney probl...

Peritoneal dialysis, but my physical condition has been very poor recently? Dear Dr. Wu, My mother has a history of hypertension for over 30 years. In January of this year, she was hospitalized for treatment due to renal failure and is currently undergoing peritoneal dialysis. P...

Postoperative renal function issues after ureteral reflux surgery? My child is 8 years old and was diagnosed in 2009 with left-sided vesicoureteral reflux, which caused scarring in the left kidney, reducing its function to only 27%. The right kidney is normal. He underwent reflux...

Urinalysis Hello doctor, during my health check-up, my urine test showed 8-10 white blood cells, while everything else was normal. I'm not sure what this means. Thank you.

Decreased urine output upon waking? Hello doctor, I would like to ask, if I sleep for a longer duration of 8 to 9 hours, sometimes I wake up with very little urine, and my face is puffy and my hands feel tight. The swelling goes down after about 1 to 2 hours. Could this be relate...

Sudden anuria? Hello, I usually exercise very little and spend most of my time indoors. Previously, when the temperature was high at 38 degrees Celsius, my feet suddenly swelled while walking outside. Both of my feet became edematous, and when I pressed on them, they would indent...

Family's biochemical report Hello Dr. Wu, I consulted with you in February this year, and today I am attaching more biochemical report data for your explanation. My father is 60 years old today and has been suffering from diabetes and kidney stones for a long time. He was or...

Kidneys and Urinary Protein Hello Doctor: During a recent health check-up, my report indicated that both my blood pressure and urine protein levels were too high (the doctor mentioned it could indicate glomerulonephritis). I also noticed that my urine is foamy almost every time I...

Pain occurs when pressure or pulling is applied to both sides of the bladder? Hello Doctor: I recently noticed that if I curl my body or stretch backward, I experience pain on both sides of my bladder, which should be around the kidney area. However, it’s strange because the pain...

How can one determine if it is simple proteinuria? I previously asked some questions and still have a few more. I would appreciate your answers. I have had proteinuria for two months, with two different tests showing one result as 1+ and another 24-hour result as 791. I also visi...

Hello, I am 15 years old, male, and I have been tested for proteinuria with a result of 791 mg/dL? Two months ago, I experienced frequent swelling and pain in the area above my right testicle (the pubic region). The pain was severe enough that movement in that area would cause sh...

Is there any abnormality in kidney function? Hello, Doctor. Last July, I had a urinalysis that showed hematuria and proteinuria, both positive. In August, I went to another hospital for another urine test, and again, there were reactions for hematuria and proteinuria. After blood...

Kidney problems Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been drinking a lot of water, but the amount I urinate is very little. I usually exercise a lot and sweat a lot, but lately, my sweat has had a very sour smell, somewhat like ammonia. Additionally, I have been experiencing a dull pa...

Right groin? Since last summer, I've been experiencing discomfort on the right side of my body, starting with pain that is hard to describe. The uncomfortable area is located to the right of my right testicle, in the perineum, and the upper right side of my anus (initially, ...

Frequent urination? Dr. Wu: I usually drink 3 bottles of water (1800 mL), but I often urinate twice an hour, averaging about 12 times a day (the color is light). However, if I don't drink a lot of water, I only go about 6-7 times. Is this normal?

I would like to ask about dietary issues for dialysis patients? I'm sorry to hear about your mother's condition. Here are some dietary adjustments that can help: 1. Yes, you can use reduced-sodium salt when cooking. It's important to limit sodium intake to help ma...