Nephrology

Continuing on the previous query about taking cefpodoxime along with acyclovir. 1. No there is no previous history of AKI. 2. I had checked my KFT last in January it was normal. 3. I was worried as previously have a history of frequent urination without any concrete diagnosis. Usg was normal except it showed one side ectopic malrotated kidney in pelvic brim. Urine routine and culture were also normal. Prostatitis however was there probably as per urologist(usg was clear tho). Please let me know if i should go ahead with cefpodem xp.

I have chickenpox and on day 4/7 of valcyclovir 3times a day(3gm total) and drinking a lot of water. Thankfully there has not been any side effects. I am urinating normally and always keeping my urine clear coloured. However recently i saw i got bacterial infection on my face, for which doctor said it might be staph so he gave cefpodoxime for 3 days 2x a day along with mupirocin ointment. My question is, as i am a little concerned about kidney and heard antivirals can put a lot of pressure on kidneys, i am scared if taking antibiotics will cause AKI or kidney issues. But at the same time i am afraid what if this infection increases, as its newr my eyebrows. Please guide me doctors. Thank you Attaching the infection image. Please guide me if i can take them alongside.

Hi! I recently got a urine test done where it showed WBC value as 12-15 /hpf. Post this, I also got a urine culture done, which showed no bacteria or UTI. Is it normal to have this WBC value in urine test?

I take ultracet 3 times a day for pinched nerve, spondylitis for pain.  I also do physical therapy. I am worried that if there is any long-term side effect of Ultracet on kidneys and liver? kindly let me know.

I am m27. Never had chickenpox before, had chickenpox rashes yesterday. Doctor(dermatologist) put me on valacyclovir 1g 3x a day for 7 days. I just want to confirm that it's safe for the above mentioned duration? I have left ectopic kidney. Usg kidney was otherwise normal last December, i do get frequent urination sometimes but the kft and urine routine were normal. So my question is, i am drinking 4-5 litres of water to ensure enough hydration. Is there anything else i should do to make sure i dont get acute kidney injury? Can i take any medication for kidney along with it?(as a preventative measure)? Just wanted to make sure i don't end up with kidney issues :(. Too scared. Please guide me doctors. Thank you

What would be the best test for checking kidney health other than creatinine as I workout in gym and I am taking creatine. So my creatinine levels will already be elevated. Alternative?

My father encountered AKI 3 months ago,he is improving but his creatinine is stuck at 3.2 from the past 1 month. In his current report his phosphorus is 5.3,is it dangerous?require immediate action? Is there any possibility his creatinine goes back to normal as his creatinine was 1.3,4 months before this aki episode due to diarrhoea

What is renal panel 2 and is there any difference between renal panel 2 test and normal creatinine test?

My son had robotic pyleoplasty surgery done for puj obstruction with grossly left hydronephrosis .. after two year we had ultrasound scan the left hydronephrosis has jncreases. What could be the reason

I regularly go to the gym and before go to gym I eat green gram steamed and after workout I drink milk and breakfast I eat row vegetables and home food like dosa etc with this I eat the steamed green gram for protein. And my question is what are the things I gave importance in my diet what can I eat to become a body builder?