Question 1

mothers diagnosis liver & kidney failure and developed vancomycin-resistant enterococci. is this contagious , should i worry? they said its in her urine.

Accepted Answer

Yes.: In the hospital we use gloves and isolation while taking care of patients with vre as it can be spread if you come in contact with the infected bodily fluid andhave an open wound or cut. We try to avoid spreading it to immunosuppressed patients since it is difficult to treat.

Question 2

can herpes cause renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Have not seen that: I have not seen herpes cause renal failure, but sometimes strange things can happen to an unlucky person with any disease. The medications to treat herpes, such as Acyclovir and valtrex, (valacyclovir) can cause renal failure if a patient already has decreased renal function, is taking large doses of the anti-virals, or is taking other medications (that also affect the kidneys) at the same time.

Question 3

what causes itching in renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Increase urea levels: The kidneys are the cleansing organs through which all the blood flows in and dangerous by products of the body are filtered and removed through the urine. Everything the body needs is returned to the blood from the kidneys. As the kidneys fail, a protein breakdown product called urea builds up, and when high enough builds up in the skin causing itching. Transplant and/or dialysis may follow.

Question 4

if untreated can herpes cause renal failure?

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Doubt it: Herpes can do some odd things, but i've not encountered renal failure from it. People w/genital herpes may choose not to treat it, either because they don't have symptoms or because their symptoms are so mild. For most of the 50 million americans with genital herpes, the infection is an annoyance, and can be emotionally or socially bothersome, but is rarely a serious infection.

Question 5

my egfr dropped from 128 to 102 over 4 years is a drop this significant cause for concern for renal failure? does egfr vary daily?

Accepted Answer

: Both are normal glomerular filtration rates and reflect your relative hydration. Yes, this number can fluctuate quite a bit from day to day depending on your fluid intake and other factors.

Question 6

how can nsaids cause renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Prostaglandins: Nsaids inhibit prostaglandins, the bad ones that cause inflammation but also the good ones that help make your stomach coating and help maintain good blood flow in the kidneys. Over time, chronic NSAID use can cause kidney failure.

Question 7

how does tenofovir cause renal failure

Accepted Answer

Accumulation: Tenofovir, or viread, (tenofovir) is a powerful antiviral medication for hiv.  It has, in rare cases, been thought to contribute to renal failure.  The thought is that the drug and metabolites of the drug accumulate in the tubule of the kidneys, causing damage to the filtering system.  However, some studies have shown that tenovir is no more toxic than other antivirals.

Question 8

what causes renal failure at 60 in obese person?

Accepted Answer

Renal Failure: There are many causes of renal disease in people.  High blood pressure and diabetes are the most common causes although obesity can be linked to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.  Medications can also cause renal failure (nsaids like ibuprofen/advil and several other meds).  It is best evaluated by a nephrologist.

Question 9

can renal failure cause increase in uric acid level?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Yes it can.  As the kidney weakens, uric acid levels can increase and lead to gout attacks.

Question 10

can a fall cause death to an elderly person with renal failure early stage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A fall can cause the death of an elderly person in a number of ways. They could sustain a subdural hematoma or a hip fracture for instance which could lead to their death.

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