Question 1

at 40-50 percent of kidney function..could i live a normal life as anyone else assuming i diet, excercise etc..or is life expectancy less?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes: You can live a normal life even with less kidney function as long as the disease affecting it is under control.  Also, nobody at 48 has 100% kidney function.  As the kidney ages, it loses function typically.  Most regular people your age will be at 70% or less.

Question 2

does a restricted ureter have an effect on long-term kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It depends on the degree of restriction.It takes only 10% of one kidney to maintain adequate kidney function, but its never a good idea to lose a kidney if you dont have to.

Question 3

what effects does a restricted ureter have on long-term kidney function?

Accepted Answer

?Reduce function: Narrowing of the ureter can be congenital at either end, ureterovesical or ureteropelvic junction obstructions. Narrowing can occur after passage or removal of a kidney or ureteral stone. Ureter can be constricted by retroperitoneal fibrosis or inflammation. Diuretic nuclear scan can quantify both relative function and degree of obstruction if present. Significant obstruction can destroy function.

Question 4

my kidney function was not so good 5 months ago, but still in normal range, now on ultrasound, one kidney is 100mm and other 90mm, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal size: The renal length varies with height and weight and decreases slowly with age. Right kidney is usually slightly smaller than the Left. Normal size ranges from 9-12 cm (90-120 mm)  and the difference in size should not exceed 2 cm. **So the size of the kidneys is normal. Besides size the texture of the kidney(Its "Ecogenicity") is often increased in chronic renal disease.

Question 5

how to make kidney function normal?

Accepted Answer

It depends: On the underlying kidney problem. Kidney function can be improved with medications, modification in diet, avoidance of toxic medications, good control of blood pressure, diabetes etc.

Question 6

i was told i have low kidney function, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Low kidney function: It is not normal for someone your age to have low kidney function.  More details are needed.  Is this a chronic condition?  Acute?  Often medications, acute illness, dehydration, etc.. Can cause acute decrease in renal function.  You need to sit down and discuss this with your doctor and possible a nephrologist.

Question 7

can penicillin affect kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Yes but rare: Penicillin is mostly metabolized/breakdown by the liver and the by-product is then excreted to the outside world via the kidneys in the urine. Typically this does not affect kidney functions, but in the rare cases when penicillin causes interstitial nephritis, renal function is affected. So, if you are not taking any else and now has kidney trouble with penicillin, get it checked. Good luck.

Question 8

what are the normal kidney function tests?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine level: Blood tests to assess kidney function like serum creatinine and a normal ua.

Question 9

what happens to kidney function in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

KIDNEY FUNCTION: Has atendency to deteriorate with aging, diabetes just makes it happen a lot sooner, and at a rate much quicker than aging alone. The kidneys are very vascular organs that depend on high blood flow not only to do their job but also to keep good flow of oxygen through themselves. As blood vesels deteriorate, so does blood flow, triggering a cascade of changes leading to renal failure.

Question 10

can poor kidney function cause weird body odor?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this can happen: At significantly low levels of kidney function. In addition, food and medication can also lead to abnormal odors.

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