Question 1

need doctor's help! will kidney function be restored in some cases?

Accepted Answer

Kidney function: People can expect to recover their renal function if the cause of acute renal failure (a) is due to obstruction, relieved early, drugs that attack the kidney and are stopped, muscle destruction and low blood pressure causing acute tubular necrosis, among others. This recovery can take up to three weeks and at times longer than that.

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?

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?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

why might my kidney function drop?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: There are many different reasons why one may have suboptimal kidney function.  In industrialized countries, many people suffer from diabetes and hypertension and they often cause or contribute to chronic kidney diseases.  Other causes include polycystic kidney disease, long-term use of nephrotoxic meds (NSAIDs, lithium, certain antibiotics), and autoimmune diseases (e.g. lupus),

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

what are the abbreviations for kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Cr: The most common blood test to evaluate kidney function is called creatinine.  It is usually abbreviated as cr.

Question 7

how can i improve my kidney function naturally?

Accepted Answer

See below: Keep the BP and blood sugar under control.Mantain ideal bmi and keep normal lipid profile!

Question 8

how long can you live with only 4% kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Days: A creatinine clearance less than 10ml/min is consistent with end stage renal failure.  Patients at this level are physically ill and need to start dialysis or will succumb to the accumulation of uremic toxins or electrolyte abnormalities.

Question 9

told kidney function is at 30%. can anything be done?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: If it is due to dehydration just drink water. 
Control BP and treat underlying condition.

Question 10

what are the normal results for a kidney function test?

Accepted Answer

Normal creatinine: Usually creatinine normal level varies between persons depending on their muscle mass. A body builder will have high creatinine than a thin or emaciated person. A man will have more than a woman. If you are about a 170- 200 lbs male, your creatinine will be about 0.8 to 1.1 if more, the kidneys are weak unless your 200 lbs are all muscles! a woman of same weight has less creat .6-.9unless muscular.

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