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What Does Kidney Functions Going Up To 49 Percent Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Oct 2017
Question: I'm 67 years old tho have had both kidney stones bilateraly, as well as a couple of kidney infections, these were 20 years or so ago. I have been about 30-40 one overweight for the last 15 years and was diagnosed w/type 2 diabetes 2 years ago. It is barely in the realm of diabetes rather than pre diabetes and my blood sugar is almost always under 100. I also have had high blood pressure the last 10-15 years and high cholesterol the last 10 years. I've never smoked and have been tested thoroughly for cardiovascular disease with no evidence shown. I have had extensive digestive issues which is presumed to be e been IBS-d and more recently IBS-c. I've also developed both osteoporosis and chronic anemia which I am being treated for. I had taken p.o. Meds for both conditions for years with no results. I'm taking Prolia injections and iv iron infusions approximately every 3-4 months. Last month during routine testing prior to shoulder surgery for rotator cuff, my PCP, an internist discovered my creatinine level had jumped to 5.0. He called me immediately and ordered an ultrasound. I noticed on his orders he put acute renal failure under the dx. He had me discontinue a few of my meds and sent me to a nephrologist. Tho both Drs talked of admitting me my subsequent labs were lower 1.5 then even lower. He had started me on abx. I did a 24 hour blood and urine tests for nephrologist. After results I was told my kidney function was up to 49% from 44%. She explained the condition was likely many years in the making instead of an acute episode. My query is why would this just now show up in my labs. I have lab work pretty routinely bc of my anemia, osteoporosis, etc. I just add that the ortho surgeon had ordered a shoulder c.f. W/contrast just a few weeks ago. I'm concerned. Ty.
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
supportive care

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. With recent contrast given , i believe that led to contrast induced nephropathy. But good thing is your kidneys are recovering pretty good so keep your hopes high. Apart from it you need to control all your metabolic disorders under control both diabetes and hypertension as both of these are notorious for end organ damage. Avoid NSAIDs for pain and prefer tylenol for the relief of pain. For now treatment is supportive, wait and observe, keep intake and out put record and have frequent follow ups of your creat levels. Rest all you medications should be discussed with your physician and any nephrotoxic one should be stopped and replaced with safer one.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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What Does Kidney Functions Going Up To 49 Percent Indicate?

Brief Answer: supportive care Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. With recent contrast given , i believe that led to contrast induced nephropathy. But good thing is your kidneys are recovering pretty good so keep your hopes high. Apart from it you need to control all your metabolic disorders under control both diabetes and hypertension as both of these are notorious for end organ damage. Avoid NSAIDs for pain and prefer tylenol for the relief of pain. For now treatment is supportive, wait and observe, keep intake and out put record and have frequent follow ups of your creat levels. Rest all you medications should be discussed with your physician and any nephrotoxic one should be stopped and replaced with safer one. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan