Understanding Nephrotic Syndrome: Eligibility for Military Exemption in Taiwan
Nephrotic syndrome Conditions for various types of nephritis include one of the following: 1. Chronic renal dysfunction confirmed by examination, with serum creatinine greater than 2 mg/dL and creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/min. 2. History of renal pathology examination sho...
Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, I had nephrotic syndrome during childhood, primarily caused by minimal change disease. After treatment, I recovered with fewer relapses. Now at 23 years old, I need to re-evaluate the protein levels in my urine, assess my kidney function throu...[Read More] Understanding Nephrotic Syndrome: Eligibility for Military Exemption in Taiwan
Understanding CCR Calculation for SLE Patients with Nephrotic Syndrome
The calculation of creatinine clearance (CCR) can be done using the following formula: \[ \text{CCR} = \ Hello Dr. Yang: I am a patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and currently suffering from nephrotic syndrome. My albumin levels have been around 2.8 to 3, and my ch...
Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is one of the causes of nephrotic syndrome. Treatment must focus on controlling the underlying disease (SLE) and reducing kidney function damage. A low-salt and low-protein diet is a method to slow down prote...[Read More] Understanding CCR Calculation for SLE Patients with Nephrotic Syndrome
Understanding Elevated Immunoglobulin Levels and Kidney Health Risks
Elevated immunoglobulin levels? Doctor: Hello! Recently in April, I went to the hospital due to shortness of breath and chest tightness, where cardiac examinations showed no issues, and it was later diagnosed as autonomic nervous system dysfunction. However, the urine tests revea...
Dr. Yao Quan Reply:
Dear Ms. Kiki, Hello. There are five types of immunoglobulins: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE, each with different normal value ranges. Your letter mentions elevated immunoglobulin levels (approximately 440), but it is unclear which specific immunoglobulin is elevated. The normal r...[Read More] Understanding Elevated Immunoglobulin Levels and Kidney Health Risks
Understanding Elevated Creatinine Levels: What It Means for Your Health
Creatinine (Creatinine) Dear Dr. Kuo, Our technical personnel stationed abroad underwent a physical examination at the National Defense Medical Center in Hualien on December 18, 2003. The examination report indicates a Creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL, highlighted in red. Could you...
Dr. Guo Mingxun Reply:
Hello Mr. Gao: A serum creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL is at the upper limit of normal for healthy individuals. The interpretation of this value can be influenced by the patient's weight and muscle mass. The patient can follow up at the nephrology outpatient clinic and collect...[Read More] Understanding Elevated Creatinine Levels: What It Means for Your Health
Understanding High Creatinine and Uric Acid Levels: What You Need to Know
My health check-up? Hello doctor, I found out during a health check at school that my kidney function test shows a creatinine level of 1.8 mg/dL and a uric acid level of 8 mg/dL. What diseases could this indicate, and how should I manage it? Thank you.
Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry, the kidney function test indicated a serum creatinine level of 1.8 mg/dL, which exceeds the normal range, suggesting impaired kidney function and the possibility of renal failure. Given your age, the elevated creatinine level may indicate acute...[Read More] Understanding High Creatinine and Uric Acid Levels: What You Need to Know
Understanding Your Health Check Results: Insights from Dr. Yang
Please consult a physician regarding some health examination data? Last year, at the beginning of the school year, our school conducted a health check-up, and some related medical data indicated that my kidney function might not be good. However, I would like to ask Dr. Yang for ...
Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry about participating in a health check-up, it is commendable to be concerned about your health, as bodily diseases often begin with subtle changes. The data mentioned in your correspondence regarding blood and kidney function are within normal ra...[Read More] Understanding Your Health Check Results: Insights from Dr. Yang
Understanding Dialysis: Key Principles and Concerns for Patients
Dialysis The principle of dialysis is to remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to perform these functions effectively. It is typically indicated for patients with end-stage renal disease or severe kidney dysfunction. If you are...
Dr. Wang Yiming Reply:
The purpose of dialysis is to remove excess toxic waste from the body that cannot be excreted. This is achieved through hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. The criteria for initiating dialysis typically include: 1. Serum creatinine greater than 8 mg/dL, 2. Blood urea nitrogen gr...[Read More] Understanding Dialysis: Key Principles and Concerns for Patients