Question 1

hi. my uacr is 62. urinalysis indicates protein in urine 1+. i take meds,for high blood pressure. i have an appointment with a nephrologist. can you please tell me how the nephrologist is probably going to treat these? what will be the treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

: You have asked this question multiple times. Please patiently wait for the nephrology appointment. You should not worry much about the urine albumin/creatinine (uACR) of 62. Urine protein by dipstick can vary from negative to trace then 1+ if your urine concentration changes , e.g. a diluted urine with specific gravity less than 1.005 can make the dipstick become negative or trace for protein.

Question 2

i have my first appt with a nephrologist today to try and rule out diabetes insipidus. what can i expect on this first appt?

Accepted Answer

H/P and lab: Expect a good history and physical exam and being scheduled for urine and blood testing. Also, a chance to ask questions and receive answers.  Study up before the visit to know what to ask.

Question 3

im now stage 4 renal failure...gfr 25 and creatinine 2.19. my first nephrologist appt is thursday .....what are the chances he will put me in hospital?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Unless there is more going on it is not likely. You can be managed with those numbers for some time if they are not getting worse quickly. See what nephrologist has to say.

Question 4

i see a nephrologist for "iga nephropathy" but have been having clots in my urine.  should i see a urologist? i have had 6-7 episodes of hematuria in the past 10 months.  the first couple i thought were utis and went away on their own within 4 hours.  epi

Accepted Answer

Recommend : Recommend letting your nephrologist know your specific concerns about the blood clots. I would ask her to educate you about the mechanism that is causing this. It is likely that you will not need to see a urologist if the kidney is the source.

Question 5

could you give me a list of nephrologists in tulsa that take medicaid and medicare. i can't seem to find any.

Accepted Answer

Call : Call your local hospitals or insurance carrier for help in finding a participating provider. Also ask your primary care physician for recommendations.

Question 6

what does a nephrologist do?

Accepted Answer

A kidney specialist: Nephrologists take care of patients with kidney problems.  These include acute kidney injury, chronic kidney diseases, kidney stones, high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis (inflammation of kidney tissue), and kidney failure.

Question 7

what are the things a nephrologist does?

Accepted Answer

Kidneys plus: Nephrologists specialize in the kidneys, but kidney function is important for other body functions. Nephrologists also deal with bones, anemia and other complications of kidney disease, especially in patients who require dialysis.

Question 8

what's the process for becoming a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

NEPHROLOGY: Most nephrologists do an internal medicine residency and a fellowship in nephrology.

Question 9

how frequently do i need to see my nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have mild kidney disease, then you probably need to see the nephrologist 2 to 3 times a year.  However if you have more advanced renal impairment that requires multiple medications and frequent checking of your labs, they you may need to see that doctor 4 to 6 times a year.

Question 10

are there any nephrologists in logan ut?

Accepted Answer

Can't find any: I look on http://www.Certificationmatters.Org and can't find any. Also looked on the healthtap directory and didn't find any. You might need to travel. Would recommend getting established with an internist or fp in logan and have them help you find a good nephrologist in the region. Sometimes a nephrologist will travel to different towns to make it easier for patients (a couple come to my clinic).

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Hi. my uacr is 62. urinalysis indicates protein in urine 1+. i take meds,for high blood pressure. i have an appointment with a nephrologist. can you please tell me how the nephrologist is probably going to treat these? what will be the treatment plan?

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I have my first appt with a nephrologist today to try and rule out diabetes insipidus. what can i expect on this first appt?

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Im now stage 4 renal failure...gfr 25 and creatinine 2.19. my first nephrologist appt is thursday .....what are the chances he will put me in hospital?

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I see a nephrologist for "iga nephropathy" but have been having clots in my urine. should i see a urologist? i have had 6-7 episodes of hematuria in the past 10 months. the first couple i thought were utis and went away on their own within 4 hours. epi

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Could you give me a list of nephrologists in tulsa that take medicaid and medicare. i can't seem to find any.

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What does a nephrologist do?

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What are the things a nephrologist does?

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What's the process for becoming a nephrologist?

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How frequently do i need to see my nephrologist?

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Are there any nephrologists in logan ut?

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