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My mother did a kidney function test in April.her eGFR is 55 ,Creatinine is 1.10 ,Urea serum 15 ,Albumin Creatinine ratio is 2.58 and her electrolytes are normal.she has BP, Cholesterol and Diabetes.her doctor recommended to take protein for every meal.I heard kidney patients should reduce protein intake.please advise?

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She should not take a high protein diet.. but she can take around 0.8-1 g/kg of protein per day ...  Read More

Hi .. my mother in law is having kidney disease... Can we give her ensure protein powder... If no.. what will happen if we give

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Amount of protein intake depends on stage of kindey disease If protein powder is taken it will lead to high blood urea and uremic symptoms ...  Read More

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Hello sir/mam, i have been exercising from past 1-1/2 year but now i an thinking of gaining more muscles and because of that i have increased my protein intake from 2 protein shake to three per day and i have also increased the consumption of eggs and chicken per day. but i wonder whether taking too much of protein is harmful for my kidneys or will

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Try natural methods instead of supplements...try to eat skinned out boiled chicken 1-2 pieces twice a week, fish curry not fish fry as it is rich in vitamins, eat fresh raw sprouts everyday twice, inc ...  Read More

I am 25 years old I have a midpole kidney stone of 4.8mm from last year (tested last month also with still same size) I want to start my protein intake so I am worried about how much protein should I take from natural food items. And will it affect my kidneys if take protein from whey protein My weight is 66 kg and height 5.6 Please tell me ..

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Just add 1.5 feast (mutthi)of sprouts any moog, mout , bengal gram, with onion, tomato, black salt, bhuna jira to make it tasty. U can also use peanuts to soak one feast (mutthi) two hours. Churn i ...  Read More

Hi, I wanted to know if protein intake through supplements is good or whether it had any side effects. The other day, I heard my friend saying it can lead to kidney stones. Is this really true? Are there any protein supplements which are healthy with no side effects?

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Yes they do have some side effects... I would suggest you to go for natural sources...try to eat skinned out boiled chicken 1-2 pieces twice a week, fish curry not fish fry as it is rich in vitamins, ...  Read More

Hi Dr Can I Start Supplementing with Creatin My Water Intake Is 7ltr and I wanna Know Does it makes Any harm to Our kidney as I Have A Oast history of and episode of aki in 2016 after That No Health issue as i Started My Balanced Diet with LOW CARB High Protein Diet I will Take 1-3g of Creatine Per Day

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Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, To meet my protein requirements, I am thinking to take protein powder like My protein (it's a whey protein), is it safe to consume protein powder for fat loss and daily protein intake? Please let me know!

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All these questions can be answered post analysing your diet and regime.. please connect directly for the same. Thank u ...  Read More

I am a 21 years old Male. I am trying to loose weight and increase my protein intake and I am an vegetarian so I can't eat non-vegetarian protein rich food and dry fruits (because they are high in calories). I am also trying to gain some strength by going to gym but I am not trying bulk up too much. So I want to know whether whey protein from some

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First of all, there are many ways to reduce weight. Your BMI is slightly high so you can reduce it by doing some exercise ( brisk walking) and diet restrictions. Though if you want to take whey prote ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I am pranav raj, I have carefully maintained a sheet with all the protein intake I take which is approx 15- 20 gm. My weight is 65kgs so in order to complete my daily protein intake I take whey protein (25gm protein) and a hair supplement (14gm protein) which in total is 40gms of Protein. Also I have not performed exercises or sports for

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Please connect directly for analysis of diet and guide you accordingly. Thank you ...  Read More

How much protein intake is required daily for muscle gain while workout. is it better to have protein supplement before workout or after?

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Hello user Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose of joining gym . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity ...  Read More

Earlier when I got my blood work done, my serum uric Acid was around 9.5, now it is 8.5, Earlier my protein intake was 140, now i reduced it to 120 grams, my lean body mass is around 78 Kgs. I adequately hydrate myself with 4 litres of water every day, and I am following One Meal A Day (OMAD), consuming 68 grams of protein in one meal (chicken, mu

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Start medicine if lifestyle measures not work. ...  Read More

My mom has severe breathing problem on 6 may , I went to hospital where doc told me about heart valve problem due to which fluid is overloaded...there creatinine was 2.5 doctors gave 7 to 8 medicines of heart issue but problem is not resolved & creatinine reaches to 8...so I finally decided to bring my mom to CMC where doctors told that your

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No contiue the treatment advised as cmc for min 3-6 months before trying anything else ...  Read More

In May month - My Gfr was 28 , urea 57 , uric acid 5.1 , protein in urine and blood too , creatinine 1.98 In june ,after taking redder and cretlow tablet i was GFR-34 and urea 37 , creatinine 1.7, protein in urine And july with no medicine - GFR - 24 and urea 38 Uric acid 5.2 , creatinine 2.38 What to do now ? I have no high bp or sugar or any

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yes .renal biopsy should ne done todo 24 hour urime protein Tsh total cholestrol s.c3and s.c4 ANA ...  Read More

I have diaganosed with severe pan gastristis and pin point ulcers and doctor advised to have esomeprazole domperodone morning and famotidine in night for one and half month. Is there any kidney disease may happen when i was taking ppi for 1 and half month?

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No if u only take for a small duration there is a very low chance to develop kidney injury,it generally develops with long term use min of 3-6 months ...  Read More

How do I maintain adequate iron intake, vitamin D and b12 levels with a vegan diet?? Struggling with low energy, brain fog, confusion, lethargy.

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Kindly contact through practo app ...  Read More

Sir/Maam actually I had done a normal urine routine test in which there is Protein+++ in the urine whereas it should be negative, so I want to know how this protein came in the urine and why it increased and how to make it normal.

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Hi, I need detailed clinical history and examination to assess the situation. I need to know if you're losing only protein or blood, and your blood pressure readings are also needed. Diet, UTIs, and p ...  Read More

Sir/Maam actually I had done a normal urine routine test in which there is Protein+++ in the urine whereas it should be negative, so I want to know how this protein came in the urine and why it increased and how to make it normal.

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There is protein leak happening in your urine the cause is most likely the kidney,there can be a filter issue ...  Read More

I am having some back pain as well as pain in right feet do you think its a kidney disease as I have diabetes for 3 years

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Hi, I have a son who will be 4 years old in july. I am worried about his protein intake as he doesn't like to eat lentils. I try to make him eat some but he always eats in small quantities. Please can anyone suggest some good protein powder for him?? Also any multivitamin or something that could help with his appetite? Thanks in advance

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Please connect over consultation to help better to understand the issue To help him with his diet ...  Read More

M a breastfeeding mum of 3 months old baby. I am vegetarian and my protein intake is less. Can i take protein powder, as I don't work out? Will it add on to my weight?

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Kindly connect directly for the same ...  Read More

My mother (63 year old) is suffering from rheumatoid arithritis, is there any better medicine than methotrexate . I want to know whether intake of protien is good for arithritis or not . And what type of fruit/seeds/vegetables is best for arithritis patient

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There r many effective medicines available for arthritis..please consult a rheumatologist ...  Read More

How much protein should a 15 year old girl consume on a daily basis to gain weight/build muscle. I've recently lost over 10 kilograms in the past 6 months and I'm trying to put it back on. I weigh 36 kilograms now and my height is 5"3.

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Good evening pls connect through practo app tomorrow day time. ...  Read More

Is there any medications available for Stage 1 or 2 Chronic Kidney Disease ? If a patient don't have high bp or sugar .

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Consult for discussion and management ...  Read More

I'm getting yellow foamy urine from 2 weeks . I've no high bp , sugar but i drink alcohol that also beer twice a month . I did my USG where kidneys were in normal functioning on February 2024. Will there be any abnormalities in kidney functioning after 2 months of USG test?

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Consult online ASAP ...  Read More

How to take 100 gm of protein everyday. Please help. My weight is 76.non vegetarian as well. Please give food suggestions.

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Your protein intake should not be more than 0.8g/kg body weight; else it will not benefit you. ...  Read More

Hi. I am 5 feet 2 inch woman weighing 67.5 kg I am trying to lose weight, my nutritionist has asked me to take 81 gram of protein everyday. I am a vegetarian so she has given me 40 gram whey to be taken everyday and 40 gram from diet. Whey is nutrabox whey. Is it a lot of protein? Or it is fine.? Please help.

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Gud evening pls connect through practo app. ...  Read More

Can someone still have kidney failure or kidney disease with all normal tests of RFT / KFT , blood test and ultrasound and CT ?

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Need details about the history Need to check all the reports Consult for discussion and evaluation ...  Read More

Helo doc I have been diagnosed with kidney stone that is of 4mm in left kidney and it is midpole I wanted to ask whether I shall be able to take protein and creatine with kidney stone disease The kidney stone is there from last 10 months

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Need dietary changes and liquid changes Should consult ...  Read More

I have issue of frequent occurring acne I eat peanut butter milk and milk products chicken paneer to complete my protein but I am not sure which of these are causing me acne issues. Also once in a while I eat sweets and some junk food but that's only once in a week or 2. Please help

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Acne mostly come out due to stomach issues, may be poor digetion, slow digetion, less of water, more acidic body, constipation...check mai cause, discuss with your dietician. And start proper food ad ...  Read More

After 6 months of pregnancy, should I double my protein powder intake. I'm taking pro pl lite powder (currently 2 scoops: 30g ). I'm on sugar controlled diet as diagnosed with GDM.

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Please consult your Gynaecologist for further management. You didn't mention what your weight is and the weight of your baby. Heavy doses of protein powder will certainly make you gain weight. For hi ...  Read More

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