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What Does Borderline Kidney Function Mean?
I received a call from a nurse at my rheumatologist's office and she said my kidney function was borderline. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 8 yrs ago. What does borderline kidney function mean? Does this mean I have Lupus? The Dr did not get back to me before the weekend and I have been worrying about it.
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can fully understand your problem.
Borderline kidney function, is a loose term among doctors', to indicate, that kidney function is not well within the normal or healthy levels.
In certain cases, it may even be used, to warn the patient about a problem.
If you could send me the reports, along with the urine tests, and ultrasound scan, if done, i could give you an expert opinion.
Wish you well.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist, i can fully understand your problem.
Borderline kidney function, is a loose term among doctors', to indicate, that kidney function is not well within the normal or healthy levels.
In certain cases, it may even be used, to warn the patient about a problem.
If you could send me the reports, along with the urine tests, and ultrasound scan, if done, i could give you an expert opinion.
Wish you well.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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