Had Kidney Removed. Have High Cholesterol Level And Tested For Egfr. Should I Be Concerned?

Posted on Fri, 8 Mar 2013

Question: i am a 5Oyr old female i had a kidney removed at 9mths a recent eGFR was 66 should i be concerned
am obese but do not have diabetes or high blood pressure i have high cholesterol

Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (36 minutes later)

Hi ,
Thank you for your query.
I can understand your concern.
You have mildly reduced kidney function.But if the risk is less if you do not have any abnormal urinary test or genetic predisposion to kidney disease.
The treatment would be observation, control of blood pressure and risk factors.
Control your lipid profile.Maintain a healthy life.
Do consult your nephrologist and take his opinion if you have any problems.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing you a healthy life.
Have a nice day.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Samik Basu (3 hours later)

i also have high uric levels in blood andpsuedogout and low magnesium levels

Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (3 hours later)

Hi,
In that case anti gout medications and diet management for gout is needed.
Magnesium supplemention is required.
Kindly consult your physician for medications.
Bye

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar