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Blood Test Shows Kidney Function Is 48%. Have Heart Palpitations, Sickness And Headache. Cure?
Have had a result back from blood sample stating that my kidneys are functioning 48% i am 66 and dont have high blood pressure or diabeties,what can i do to help themfunction again..ie,diet.etc. and am i likely to live very long..also have heart palputations,sickness,and headaches..is there any thing i can take for these ..my doctor gave me a print out,but it only says what the kidneys do..which i already new..i am going back in 2 months..any suggestions please...thanks.
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Sat, 8 Jun 2013
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Hello sir,
For your age, you don't have Diabetics, hypertension or an ischemic heart disease. The kidney is not assessed by percentage. It is assessed by estimating the blood urea or Serum creatinine levels. Without knowing their value and its effect over the body like edema face, abdomen and legs and other symptoms of kidney failure/medical renal disease - we can't assess by percentage. Heart palpitations, sickness and headaches need a complete evaluation of Sugar, Lipid profile, urea, creatinine, BP, ECG and USG abdomen for Urinary tract etc.,
First analyse what problem you have and what is their effect in your body, then take medicines and follow Dr's advise.
You will live longer and live better
My best wishes for that
For your age, you don't have Diabetics, hypertension or an ischemic heart disease. The kidney is not assessed by percentage. It is assessed by estimating the blood urea or Serum creatinine levels. Without knowing their value and its effect over the body like edema face, abdomen and legs and other symptoms of kidney failure/medical renal disease - we can't assess by percentage. Heart palpitations, sickness and headaches need a complete evaluation of Sugar, Lipid profile, urea, creatinine, BP, ECG and USG abdomen for Urinary tract etc.,
First analyse what problem you have and what is their effect in your body, then take medicines and follow Dr's advise.
You will live longer and live better
My best wishes for that
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