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How To Avoid Bladder Infections After Donating Kidney?
Hi, I donated a kidney to my brother on Dec. 15th. 2010. I was discharged 4 days later back home & all was well until a week ago. Then my right foot big toe joints ballooned and became hot and very painful. My G.P diagnosed Gout. I have no previous history of gout or arthritus & no family history either. I had no suggestion of this complication during my tests and preparation for the surgery. I am 53 years old. Aside from 2 weeks of inactivity the on;y other factor was that someone had recommended I drink Cranberry Juice as, I was told, this helps avoid possible bladder infections, (following catherter insertion). The little info. I have found re. gout does mention particularly avoiding Cranberry & fructose - unfortunately! Should I be doing anything other than avoiding high Purine foods & keeping the foot elevated, should i be worried & will I now be prone to further attacks? Any advice welcomed. Many thanks. Andy Ferguson
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Hello,
The cause of gout appearance with swelling legs after a donation of a kidney is not normal and indicate excretory disturbances of the remaining kidney.
The perfect evaluation of underlying infection with urine culture, creatinine report is must control the current infection as well as future guidelines for medications and dietary precautions to be taken care ahead.
Meanwhile, it is advisable to consume plenty of liquids, do not consume cranberry juice ahead till advice of consultant as it also alters certain metabolic pathways of P450 system of the liver and makes problems for you.
Do feel free to ask further doubts anytime.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The cause of gout appearance with swelling legs after a donation of a kidney is not normal and indicate excretory disturbances of the remaining kidney.
The perfect evaluation of underlying infection with urine culture, creatinine report is must control the current infection as well as future guidelines for medications and dietary precautions to be taken care ahead.
Meanwhile, it is advisable to consume plenty of liquids, do not consume cranberry juice ahead till advice of consultant as it also alters certain metabolic pathways of P450 system of the liver and makes problems for you.
Do feel free to ask further doubts anytime.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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