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Suggest The Type Of Specialist To Consult For Chronic Kidney Disease
Question: my doctor took blood test and advise I have stage 3 ckd but did not recommend a specialist why? I have been reading and it says should be seeing a specialist right away. she did take me off some medication and did a ultrasound and ultrasound was normal seems like she was offended when I asked her should i see a specialist now also my test was normal three months ago. I am not having any symptoms at all and all the reading is saying I should be having so sort of systems.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the query,
Your concern is understandable in this setting. I would say if there has been a change in your kidney function showing development of kidney disease then it would be very reasonable to see a nephrologist.,
You might contact your primary care physician again and request a referral to a kidney doctor or nephrologist to review your labs and to see if any additional investigations need to be done.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the query,
Your concern is understandable in this setting. I would say if there has been a change in your kidney function showing development of kidney disease then it would be very reasonable to see a nephrologist.,
You might contact your primary care physician again and request a referral to a kidney doctor or nephrologist to review your labs and to see if any additional investigations need to be done.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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