Question 1

what is a good diuretic for chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Cant tell: This is decided after a complete clinical exam and depends what kind of kidney problem is involved/.

Question 2

my 92. yr old dad in starting diuretic  now with 44 %ejection fraction and 3rd stage kidney disease. will he maybe get better using diuretics?

Accepted Answer

No: Diuretics treat one of the symptoms of low ef but do not improve the ef itself because they don't improve the mechanics of the heart. 44% is right on the border between mild and moderate dysfunction. The kidney disease has a bigger role in his overall health, but again, he's 92; all things considered, not too bad for a 10th decade of life.

Question 3

on a diuretic for edema, kidney disease, i still have terrible swelling. more swelling on one leg, turns red and swells duble size, should i fone dr?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot?: If one leg is much worse than the other, and is red, and particularly if it is red and tender, you should be concerned that you a thrombus (blood clot) somewhere in the veins of your leg or pelvis.  This is particularly true if this is a new change.  
I recommend that you be examined, and perhaps have an ultrasound of the venous system.

Question 4

my dad has third stay kidney disease and takes diuretics. but all of the sudden he's swollen in his knees, hands, legs....what might this mean?

Accepted Answer

Something changed: Either he had a big "dietary indiscretion" (salt-laden meal usually), or his kidney function has abruptly worsened, or possibly heart function has changed. All need examined and testing to see how to optimize back toward steady-state. Should see his dr (/specialist) for evaluation.

Question 5

can e.coli caused kidney failure if untreated?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: A specific group of e. Coli (ehec-enterohemorrrhagic e. Coli) is responsible for acute renal failure, known as hemolytic uremic syndrome(hus), following bloody diarrhea.  Young children and elderly people are more susceptible to develop this complication.  Antibiotic treatments so far failed to prevent the development of hus.

Question 6

what causes acute kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Toxic insults: Low blood pressure, interruption of blood flow, obstruction of urine flow, drug allergies, toxic drugs, autoimmune disease, heart failure, chronic liver disease, sepsis, 
 underlying problems such as diabetes and myeloma increase the chance for renal failure.

There are many causes, most are evident upon inspection of the patient, this requires expert attention and action to reverse the process.

Question 7

could water cause kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

No: drinking water is one of the best ways to take care of the kidneys

Question 8

can malaria cause kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The malaria parasite lives and divides in the red blood cells. In some forms of malaria, there are so many parasites that the red cells start getting trapped in the small blood vessels, blocking blood flow. In addition there can be massive destruction of red cells in the blood vessels, fragments of which block smaller blood vessels. This can cause kidney failure.

Question 9

can creatine cause kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Rare but mimics: Creatine may increase urea and creatinine even without kidney failure. In some.  There are some rare conditions, creatine can cause kidney problems or metabolic problems. It is always advisable to check with a doctor before consuming creatine.

Question 10

can dehydration cause kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: The level of dehydration necessary to cause kidney failure relates to the diminished blood flow through the kidney.If it drops the blood pressure low enough that the blood flow cannot nourish the kidney cells, they will become injured & eventually fail. Some kidney injury can occur but heal if proper fluid balance is restored & the blood returns to nourish the kidneys.

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My 92. yr old dad in starting diuretic now with 44 %ejection fraction and 3rd stage kidney disease. will he maybe get better using diuretics?

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On a diuretic for edema, kidney disease, i still have terrible swelling. more swelling on one leg, turns red and swells duble size, should i fone dr?

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My dad has third stay kidney disease and takes diuretics. but all of the sudden he's swollen in his knees, hands, legs....what might this mean?

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Can e.coli caused kidney failure if untreated?

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