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My father has just been diagnosed with Diabetic Nephropathy. His Creatinine, Serum is 3.75 and GSR, estimated is 16. We have an appointment with Nephrologist tomorrow. Is Dialysis the only option? I have heard of some EPO injections... Can that help? How effective is dialysis treatment and whats the procedure for the same? Plz give an idea how m

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Hello yes dialysis is the only option. Dialysis is very effective since GFR is very low. This means that the filteration power of kidney has gone drastically down. So dialysis is manual filteration of ...  Read More

My father is diabetic having high BP since 16 yrs n had been through brain stroke 9 apr 2015, We had been to CMC Vellore on 22nd of Aug 2016 n been diagnosed as: Chronic kidney disease stage 4 Non functioning Right kidney and poor functioning of Left kidney Hyperuricaemia Probable ischaemic nephropathy Type 2 diabetes Non - dia

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Your father has multiple medical problems associated with diabetes. But , with the parameters that you have mentioned, i hope it is stable in comparison to the previous levels. He should be under regu ...  Read More

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I Diagnosed with Diabetic Nephropathy few month ago with very mild symptoms (little bit of swelling in feet) eventually all symptoms gone within a week of treatment creatinine level decreased from 4.85 to 3 and eventually bellow 3. Now I am continue with my medication like alfakit, Nephrosafe, Cetanil Trio 6.25, D Rise 60k, Oxramet and Thyronorm. B

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Check for blood sugar levels and consult a neurologist to rule out diabetic neuropathy ...  Read More

My mother is being suffering from diabetic nephropathy.can you please provide some suggestions for neuropathy.please doctor.

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Hi... Diabetic nephropathy, neuropathy...all happens in long duration of diabetes and in Glycemic variabile and uncontrolled ones Up to some level both complications are reversible if you keep good co ...  Read More

I have hypertensionstage2 , diabetes insulin dependent. Diabetic nephropathy high uric acid 8.5, low vitamin d3 13.5, high triglycerides 450 and cardiac microangiopathy, intolerance to milk and curd. Operated for gall bladder. Spinal disc degeneration with normal cannal diameter. Facing severe back pain, feet swelling, sleeplessness weakness. Under

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You need control of diabetes hypertension additional parameters ...  Read More

I am diabetic 62 years old.I am suffering due to Numbness,Sponginess,Stiffness&Heaviness in my legs for last 2years.There is Swelling in legs for last 2months continuesly inspite of taking treatment from Nephrologist&Diabetiologist.My blood sugar and Blood Pressure are under control.My creatinine is 3.2. I am taking medicines as Ondero 5mg

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Your problems may actually be the SIDE EFFECTS of the medicines you are taking. Please consult your physician to review the medicines he has prescribed for you. ...  Read More

Repeatedly funsi on body indicates diabetic condition ..or not when some one suffers from sugar what symptoms body indicates..pls tell me

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Need detailed history and evaluation ...  Read More

My mother is diagnosed with membranous nephropathy on kidney biopsy and she is taking Cell cept-500mg.. She is a diabetic.. I am told it would take 2-6months for the cure... She has bilateral pitting oedema which is painful on the dorsum of the foot.. Can anything be done with ayurveda because I want her to be free of this kidney and leg swelling p

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Yes definitely their will change in her condition by using Ayurveda medicines. ...  Read More

Please let me know how I can get relief from headache. My FBS is 134mg/dl Blood pressure 106/72 I am a pre diabetic patient. Currently I am facing weakness, reling of head with pain, stiffness of hands and feet. How can I get relief from these

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Getting your sugar to normal may aleviate your symptoms ...  Read More

I am a diabetic patient with covid like symptoms - cough (for 5 days), fever (2 days - below 100°F) and weakness. I need consultation regarding covid medication for diabetic patient. I am on insulin injection for more than 10 years. I also have digestion issues. Please help.

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Recommend that you get a COVID test, check your oxygen levels and temperature at home, and consult a chest physician online on COVID treatment ...  Read More

29 M, have enlarged tonsils ever since puberty. Have few more medical issues. 1. IgA Nephropathy 2. Sleep apnea 3. Nose slightly bent post surgery after an accident in childhood resulting in narrow nasal cavity in left side. Breathing slightly impacted. All this results in chronic irritation at the back of the throat which causes frequent bouts of

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Seems that patient has chronic tonsillitis and recurrent throat infection and cause IgA nephropathy to flare. In such case, consult your ENT doctor if tonsillectomy is required. For current state of I ...  Read More

I am diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, insulin resistance, vitamin D deficiency and want to consult a renal dietian

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U need to be on a low salt diet 5 grams per day , avoid smoking,45 mins of moderate intensity excercise,Dash diet is preferred ...  Read More

Dear doctors, I'm a male 36 years old recently diagnosed with IgA nephropathy with GFR of 84 and protein leakage almost negligible amount of 0.25 mg/mL. My proteinurea only increases when I get a trigger from a flu infection. Can supplements like N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) and CoQ10 help along with good lifestyle and exercise?

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Basically if you have a low amount of proteinuria the is a low risk for progression of disease The controllable factors or the factors that decide the progression are smoking,htn, proteinuria and cre ...  Read More

I got diagnosed with igA Nephropathy and I have scalp psoriasis too. Due to so many side effects of allopathy, I want to try homeopathy. Pls suggest the best treatment for cure or controlling without side effects

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Sure sir. It will be cured by my homoeopathic Treatment Consult me via PRACTO Will Prescribe the complete treatment Regards ...  Read More

Does consumption of Dry fruits like Cashew, Almond on daily basis for prolonged duration like 5-10 years cause Oxalate Nephropathy ? If yes, then how can we prevent our Kidneys from getting damazed by Oxalate , but at the same time we take the good effects of dry fruit like antioxidant, good cholesterol etc . ?

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Nothing like that,you can have all things in moderate amount..calm ..Don't google unnecessarily, you will get tensed and deoressed.. Still if u r worried u can do 1 complete full body check up & ...  Read More

My mother (age: 59 years; having diabetics, thyroid, asthma) got covid positive on 13th May.. Symptoms came on 12th may. 20th May onwards, She had 1) Medrol (16mg bd 3 days, 8mg bd 2 days & 4mg bd 2 days) steroids 2) Debigatran 150mg for 3 weeks CRP values in mg/L were noted as below:- 18may: 36 21may: 14.99 24may: 1.65 28may: 3.75 Post covid

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1) tooth break is not sign of fungus.. check for sinusitis if any or do CT paranasal sinus for better view 2)low back pain right side is not a sign of heart attack But u should rule out kidney problem ...  Read More

Am suffering from iga Nephropathy from last 2 years and recently from biopsy got to know.and I am on medication..my question is does Ayurveda has best treatment options for this? I don't want this to go to end stage

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In kidney disease, most important is to avoid any drug of any pathy , for which the risk profile of drug is not known. If you don't know the salt in the drug and if don't know by 1st hand information ...  Read More

Is Nefrosave tablet good for people with proteinuria? My HbA1C is 8.5 and BP is 145/90. GFR is 83 and creatine is 0.9. I am taking ramipril, statin, gliptin, metformin and insulin already. I have diabetes from 25 years and doctor recently advised to add Nefrosave.

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Its not useful. Only useful drugs are RAAS blockers for kidney disease. Meet a Nephrologist. From Dr Praveen Kumar Etta Nephrologist from Hyderabad ...  Read More

I need to know if there is any permanent solution to IgA Nephropathy in ayurveda Or any other form of medicine. What is the changes to be made in diet.

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Visit nearest Nephrologist ...  Read More

Sir I have been suffering from type 1 diabetes for 15 years with good control recently I checked my kidney profile my creatine levels are more than 2.5 what should I do I am using prolomet am 50 and luser 50 for bp control

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Serious. Please fix app for online consultation on Practo app with me ...  Read More

How risky will it be for me if I catch covid19 with existing condition of iga nephropathy? usually very small amount(5/hpf) of blood cell present in urine, but when I catch some fever it increases to very high amount (100) but not cola color urine.

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It's depends upon multiple factors like strain, viral role, your immunity and overall general condition. Take proper precautions for prevention of Covid. ...  Read More

I have already taken one rituximab 500 mg injection for Membranous nephropathy to stop leakage of protein in urine as per advice of Doctor. Is it right treatment? Dr. advised me to take another 3 rituximab injections on 7days interval. Will it success to stop protein in urine?

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U need to consult a nephrologist. ...  Read More

Hi doc, I stay in Bangalore and here doctor has dignosed as IGA nephropathy. Can you please tell about doc or hospital where I can get treatment

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Consult a nephrologist ...  Read More

I am suffering with iga nephropathy and taking treatment in allopathy since last 1 year. But they only suppress the disease. is there any treatment of this problem in any therapy like homeopathy, ayurved etc??? If yes, please let us. I want permanent cure from this disease.

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For complete details contact on http://prac.to/drmanikantan ...  Read More

My mother is having diabetes type ll for more than 15yrs,with high bp.few days back diagonised with thyroid and diabetic nephropathy as well as retinopathy with a almost lost vision in one eye...I have consulted with two multispecialty eye centre .one is telling to do laser in both eyes and one is telling to have surgery in one eye and laser in oth

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She seems to have high risk Proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Please do not rely on Homeopathic medicines for a problem of this magnitude. If the lasers are possible then lasers should be done. ...  Read More

Hi my dad had the angiogram . now he is suffering contrast induced nephropathy. pls advice

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Consult nephrologist ...  Read More

I am an over person since childhood but healthy, married since 3 years and trying to conceive, checked for Oral Glucose Tolerance test 1 year back, came out normal, After 1 year went for HbA1c, and the teat report is 7.7 and average blood glucose is 177, Am I Diabetic? I dont have any kind. Of diabteic symptoms

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HbA1C of more than 6.5% is diagnostic of diabetes. You can do an OGTT to re confirm. If you are a diabetic it would be advisable not to plan pregnancy until your HbA1C comes down to below 6.5%, prefe ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with Iga nephropathy- Nephrotic Syndrome 3 yr back.currently creatinine level :3.5 ,protenuria : 2+ ,BP 140/80 ,130/100. age 27yr Male..If I marry is there any problem for new born baby?. Is there any chance that I cannot give a new born Beacu of my disease? Should I marry or NOT ? is that any problem to my wife if I marrry?

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IgA nephropathy us a disease of immune complex glomerulonephritis,thus not a genetic disease, Not transmitted to life partner also.its effects on kidney differ from person to person.krep Consultation ...  Read More

I am suffering from IGA neuropathy with 38% glomerulosclorosis at Vedanta gurgaon . I am submitting diagnostic test reports and list of medicine currently prescribed for second opinion Symptoms : swelling in the right side followed by swelling in ankle and knee with pain Diagnostic test: Aug 16 Blood urea 112 Creatinine Sept 16 Blood urea 95 Cr

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Basically u r having IgA nephropathy with chronicity .. chronic kidney disease stage 5 .. u need to plan for dialysis like creation of av fistula .. that's the standard of care of any stage 5 patient ...  Read More

I have been detected with iga nephropathy in may , stage 3 , creatinine was 1.9 increased till 3.9 and on taking steroids medication is down to 1.9 again . I am taking renal diet and controlled salt intake of less than 5 gm . What is the way ahead for me . The steroid medicine was tapered and now at the end of this month will stop . Apart from ster

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you are on right treatment for IgA nephropathy, it will take time to recover but complete recovery is doubtful.. Creatinine is now getting better so donot lose hope... continue all medication without ...  Read More

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