I Have Kidney Disease That I Take Medicine For. I

Posted on Thu, 9 Jan 2020

Question: I have kidney disease that I take medicine for. I tested low potassium on my last urinalysis and blood work. My legs from the below the knees down to my feet are extremely swollen and very hard. My doctor doesn%E2%80%99t seem to think that it is a matter to be concerned about. I am an 81 year old man. Will you help me with your opinion please? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
May be due to kidney disease... Consult with nephrologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and here is my advice.

As per your history, swelling below knee i e edema may be due to kidney disease.

For further assessment, I would suggest you to consult with nephrologist for detailed examination.

He may procure renal function test including creatinine, glomerular filtration rate, computed tomography abdomen as per evaluation.

He may advise potassium sparing diuretics after consultation. Further treatment will be depends upon the underlying condition. Take renal diet.

Hope I have answered your query and let me know if I can assist you further.

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