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How Long Does It to Die After Stopping Dialysis

How Long Does It to Die After Stopping Dialysis

My uncle is 56 years old. Until now, he has undergoing dialysis for eight years, but his creatinine level is 7.9 and bun is 57. Now, he refuses to do further dialysis. We want to know how long does it to die after stopping dialysis?...Read More

Creatinine 2.0, One Kidney, Increased Water Pill: Is This Serious

Creatinine 2.0, One Kidney, Increased Water Pill: Is This Serious

I am upset with my recent blood work. My creatinine level was 2.0 and it has never been this high. I only have one kidney due to cancer. Usually my creatinine is 1.5. My doctor increased my water pill a couple moth ago. Is it serious?...Read More

BUN 42 and Creatinine 4.2 in Stage 3 Kidney Disease

BUN 42 and Creatinine 4.2 in Stage 3 Kidney Disease

My kidney disease has kept in stage 2 for 8 years, but the last blood test shows my blood urea nitrogen is 42 mg/dl and serum creatinine level is 4.2 mg/dl. Then, my doctor tells me that my illness has progressed to stage 3 kidney disease....Read More

Can I Drink Alcohol with Lupus And Proteinuria

Can I Drink Alcohol with Lupus And Proteinuria

I am a lupus patient and was told to have proteinuria. Can I drink alcohol?...Read More

Is Tylenol Good for People with Fever After Dialysis

Is Tylenol Good for People with Fever After Dialysis

I have been undergoing dialysis for several months. After the last dialysis treatment, I have high fever and chills. I know Tylenol can help treat high fever. Can I use it? Is Tylenol good for people with fever after dialysis?...Read More

Can Complex Kidney Cyst Cause Back Pain and Blood Urine

Can Complex Kidney Cyst Cause Back Pain and Blood Urine

I have done a MRI that suspects there is a complex cyst in the extreme upper pole of the left kidney. Recently, I have terrible back pain and blood in my urine. I am wondering whether complex kidney cyst could cause back pain and blood urine...Read More

9 Years Old, Nephrotic Syndrome, Cellcept, Prednisone, Constipation

9 Years Old, Nephrotic Syndrome, Cellcept, Prednisone, Constipation

Hi, thanks for leaving us message and so sad to hear your son is suffering constipation now. As for your question, if constipation is a side effect of these medicines for Nephrotic Syndrome, I can not give an accurate answer, but I’d like ...Read More

What Is The Effects of Diuretics On Creatinine Level

What Is The Effects of Diuretics On Creatinine Level

Hey, Id like to know the effects of diuretic on creatinine level. My grandpa is a kidney disease patient and was prescribed with diuretics, but I heard long-term using of diuretics will elevate creatinine level. Is that true? Is there subst...Read More