Question 1

hi, are steroids given to treat ckd. any medicine if one's cretanine goes up along with protein in urine. thanks.

Accepted Answer

Yes depends on diagn: Steroids help most childhood causes of nephrotic syndrome (heavy protein in urine), but adults are more problematic. Usually kidney biopsy and consultation with nephrologist is necessary to select who will be a candidate for steroids. Requires careful monitoring.

Question 2

is pomegranate good for ckd patients?

Accepted Answer

Pomegrante  juice: Here is a link showing that pomegrante juice is high in potassium (K):
www.kidney.org/atoz/content/potassium.cfmsium.

Depending on the level of one's CKD, more or less K can be ingested without problems. If one has CKD stage 3 or higher, I would be very careful as to the amount of K ingested. Speak to the patient's physician for more guidance.

Question 3

how to stop progression of ckd stage 2?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: Some people, especially strong men, appear on labs to have kidney trouble but are in fact fine. Your physician is your guide here.

Question 4

is too much water prohibited in ckd ii patients?

Accepted Answer

: It depends what you mean by too much water. Too much water is not good for anyone as it can lead to electrolyte disturbances, including a low sodium. If the kidney disease is advanced enough, the kidneys may not be able to get rid of the extra water and cause more severe electrolyte issues. It is best to ask your kidney doctor how much fluid is acceptable each day to avoid these issues. Good luck

Question 5

with ckd is there a restraint on eating spicy foods?

Accepted Answer

Salt intake: It is not the spices but salt that you need to watch out for. You do need to watch other aspects of your diet and it would be helpful to consult a nutritionist.

Question 6

what are some important drug classes for ckd treatment?

Accepted Answer

It depends: on the cause of the CKD.  For most people with stable CKD, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers are often prescribed.  If a person has diabetes, glycemic control is important for CKD as is good control of hypertension. If you have CKD you should discuss with your physician based one's type of CKD.

Question 7

has there been any studies if cbd oil can help with ckd?

Accepted Answer

Studies: There are studies that show improvement is pain management for people with kidney problems such as Polycystic Kidney Disease. However, there is no studies showing the improvement in kidney function.

Question 8

what is the target bp reading in 72 male patient with ckd stage 3b?

Accepted Answer

Bp: For effective kidney perfusion I would shoot for 120-140 /70-80 or 85 and a heart rate of 60-80. It's important to avoid using antihypertensive medications that may worsen kidney function, elevate potassium levels dangerously or slow the heart rate too much. A nephrologist is best qualified to answer this question,however.

Question 9

what are the long-term effects of eliquis with a history of ckd severe level 4?

Accepted Answer

: You probably mean long-term side effect of eliquis. Dose of eliquis has to be adjusted for GFR less than 30 cc/min; other than that, bleeding side effect is the same with adjusting dose for patient with CKD 4 and standard dose for a patient with normal kidney function. Take care.

Question 10

amylase is > 400 and lipase is 6000. all tests have been done. no pain. have ckd 3?

Accepted Answer

Interesting: Elevated amylase/lipase are not just from pancreatitis.  Sometimes, it could be from medications (lasix, steroids, valproic acid, etc.), malignancy, and kidney disease. If you are not experiencing any abdominal pain, it's unlikely that you have acute pancreatitis despite elevated lipase/amylase. If you have kidney disease, this may be the reason for your elevated a/l levels.Best to see your doctor.

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Is pomegranate good for ckd patients?

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How to stop progression of ckd stage 2?

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Is too much water prohibited in ckd ii patients?

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With ckd is there a restraint on eating spicy foods?

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What are some important drug classes for ckd treatment?

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Has there been any studies if cbd oil can help with ckd?

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What is the target bp reading in 72 male patient with ckd stage 3b?

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What are the long-term effects of eliquis with a history of ckd severe level 4?

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Amylase is > 400 and lipase is 6000. all tests have been done. no pain. have ckd 3?

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