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Having 1 Kidney Which Got Infected. Taking Medication. Working 12 Hours In Shift. Suggestions?
my husband has one kidney and the hospital in our home town said that he had an infection , gave him meds and sent him home, my husband works basically everyday all days, working 12 hour shifts, his kidney is acting up again and im scared that his kidney is failing on him, im not sure on what to do about getting him to a specialist, any tips or suggestions?
Sat, 17 Aug 2013
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It is understandable to be concerned about any kidney infections if he only has one kidney.
To determine if his kidney is not working well , he would need to have blood tests, urine tests and possibly imaging investigations as well.
The blood tests would be for creatinine and urea. These can be increased in kidney disease.
The urine tests would look for protein in the urine as well as any other abnormal substances.
He may need to see a specialist at this point, all of these tests can be done at his GP office.If abnormal then he can be referred.
I hope this helps
It is understandable to be concerned about any kidney infections if he only has one kidney.
To determine if his kidney is not working well , he would need to have blood tests, urine tests and possibly imaging investigations as well.
The blood tests would be for creatinine and urea. These can be increased in kidney disease.
The urine tests would look for protein in the urine as well as any other abnormal substances.
He may need to see a specialist at this point, all of these tests can be done at his GP office.If abnormal then he can be referred.
I hope this helps
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Welcome to HCM.
If he is comfortable with his work than he can do his job.
He has to take care for his water and other liquid intake.He has to drink more water and other liquids consciously.
He has to complete his antibiotic course regularly.
Go for regular follow up investigations and keep in touch with his doctor.
If he is comfortable with his work than he can do his job.
He has to take care for his water and other liquid intake.He has to drink more water and other liquids consciously.
He has to complete his antibiotic course regularly.
Go for regular follow up investigations and keep in touch with his doctor.
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