Question 1

is it possible to have kidney problems without blood in the urine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Though the majority of serious kidney-related problems will often be associated with an abnormal urinalysis and the presence of an abnormal amount of red cells, protein, and/or white cells, there are many instances in which the urinalysis may be normal including kidney stones, tumors, cysts, obstruction, and diseases affecting kidney function that are discovered by blood tests and imaging studies.

Question 2

if i'm suffering severe lower left back pain and had blood work a few days ago, would kidney problems have shown?

Accepted Answer

Test for kidneys: It depends on what kind of blood work you had. A renal function test evaluates kidneys, a CBC shows white count which may be elevated during an infection. If you believe you have kidney stone, see a urologist. If you have fever, you could have infection going on. Increased urination, flank pain, blood in urine, burning may all be due to kidney or bladder issues.

Question 3

i have a 99 efgr rating on a kidney blood test. what does this mean for me. do i have kidney problems and what over-the-counter meds can i take?

Accepted Answer

Normal: I am assuming the estimated GFR is 99 ml/min. While i join other pathologists and nephrologists who has little use for subscientific estimates of glomerular filtration rates from spot creatinines, this suggests to me that your serum creatinine was normal, and that your personal physician is not concerned either. I'm sorry you got a scare and glad you're taking a proactive approach.

Question 4

can high blood pressure be caused by kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Definitely yes: Kidney produces renin a hormone that helps indirectly to regulate blood pressure. Reduced blood flow to entire kidney as in renal artery stenosis from arteriosclerosis or congenital fibromuscular dysplasia or due to kidney diseases like glomerulo- or pyelonephritis or just in scarred areas causes kidney to release renin in attempt to increase local blood flow & oxygenation. Results in elevated bp.

Question 5

iam 26 years old and i have ahigh blood pressure and kidney problems grade 2 faliuer can i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Yes, you may plan to conceive but do take a special precaution for caring and guarding your pregnancy and possible developing preeclampsia by following professional advice timely. More detail, ask Doc timely.

Question 6

i always have protein 2+ in my urinary test, also decreasing amount of blood but no rbcs found. might be kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

See nephrologist: Constant protein and red blood cells in the urine should be explained.  A careful exam by an expert in kidney disease (nephrologist) would be reassuring.  It may not be serious or it may be related to your kidney infections if, in fact, they were infections.  But if you have the red blood cells and protein "all the time" even when your infection is gone, check it out.

Question 7

can meloxicam be used for kidney problems example blood in the urine all the time cause looked it up & it said used to treat atheritis?

Accepted Answer

Can be used 4 stones: Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids), which can be used to treat arthritis as you say, and can also be used to control pain due to kidney stones, which can present with symptoms like blood in urine and flank pain. But nsaids including Meloxicam can damage your kidneys and even cause kidney failure, and so be careful.

Question 8

hi, i want to understand what blood urea is and its range. if the levels are elevated what does it signify. does it mean kidney problems. thanks.

Accepted Answer

What's BUN?: BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. Urea nitrogen is what forms when protein breaks down and it not used by itself to identify patients with kidney disease. BUN is elevated in cases of dehydration as well as kidney disease. Serum creatinine (C) is a better determinant of kidney function. If the BUN C ratio is &gt; 20, the patient may be dehydrated. The normal range of B is 7-20 mg/dl.

Question 9

what specific blood/urinalysis levels are significant to kidney problems of diagnosis but untreated lupus patient. symptoms?  failure or disease? difference?

Accepted Answer

See answer : Blood tests for bun, creatinine, and GFR are used to determine if you have chronic kidney disease (ckd) and what stage (1 thru 5) based on GFR result. Urinalysis helpful to detect microscopic blood and protein both of which are common with kidney disease with degree of each related to type and severity of kidney disease. If significant protein (&gt;1+), then 24-hr urine collection done to quantitate.

Question 10

what does it mean if there is blood in your seimen? i have never had any medical issues. i have not been to the doctors for about 5 years. i don't think it could be an std. i have been with the same partner for a while. could it be kidney problems? or any

Accepted Answer

You : You need to see your doctor for an evaluation. You could have prostatitis, epididymitis, urinary tract infection(uti) or an std.
The only way to know is to have a complete work up.
Best of luck.

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Hi, i want to understand what blood urea is and its range. if the levels are elevated what does it signify. does it mean kidney problems. thanks.

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What specific blood/urinalysis levels are significant to kidney problems of diagnosis but untreated lupus patient. symptoms? failure or disease? difference?

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