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Normal size of a kidney is 8.1-11cm in length, 4-5cm in thickness and 5.5-7cm in width. As people grow older, the normal size of kidneys can get shrunk. Long-term of kidney disease decrease the functioning number of renal cells and diminish ...Read More
As you have mentioned, yes, it is stage 4 CKD now. His kidney function is not so bad now, however, it is also rather concerning because if this disease is not treated properly, the renal condition can develop fast. Chronic kidney disease, ju...Read More
Through following examinations, we can know clearly whether kidney is damaged and the exact location of kidney damages. 1.Urine - Total Protein (U-TP) U-TP reflects the total discharge of protein into urine and the reference value is less ...Read More
On the one hand, you have FSGS for 20 years, and your renal function decreases not so much. I think the main reason is that you are insist on medicines and scientific life style. On the other hand, it is still the 20 years that lead to the p...Read More
You said your creatinine level is 146 which is higher than the normal range . Once your creatinine level was higher than the normal range which shows your renal function has been damaged over 50% ....Read More
His creatinine and Urea is high, which means that his kidney has got serious damage since 90% toxin and metabolic wastes are discharged from kidney, if these toxin is accumulated in his body, you can imagine his kidney just soaked in the tox...Read More
Sorry to hear that. 5% kidney function means kidney failure, so I am afraid I have to say your sister needs dialysis to maintain her life.Usually, kidney function is measured through GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) and the normal range...Read More
Hi, back pain is very common among kidney cyst patients and Polycystic Kidney Disease patients, so I want to know what causes your cousin's kidney failure? Is it kidney cyst or PKD? If yes, I recommend him to shrink kidney cyst and as long a...Read More
