Question 1

would renal failure result in hypo- or hyperkalemia? why?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many factors contribute to serum potassium levels including residual kidney function, diuretic use,  potassium intake, GI potassium loss (i.e. diarrhea), and acid/base status.  It is possible to see high or low serum potassium levels in patients with renal failure but hyperkalemia (high potassium) is more commonly observed in patients with advanced renal dysfunction.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: renal function panel?

Accepted Answer

Loosely coined term: It is a loosely coined term but most refers to blood tests to evaluate kidney function  and usually include bmp- basic metabolic panel plus, phosphorous, Albumin and may include pth/vitamin d hormone levels.

Question 3

any ideas why hypertension results in renal insufficiency?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: Hypertension is associated with atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis and the arterial disease results in decreased perfusion of the kidney which decreases renal function.

Question 4

very good evening doctors. what urine and blood tests are usually included in a renal panel?

Accepted Answer

: Renal panel is a basic metabolic panel (chem 6 or 7) which should include BUN, creat and basic electrolytes, without (6) or with glucose (7). However, as a kidney specialist I prefer a comprehensive panel because calcium, albumin, A/G are included and the result may help the diagnosis if BUN &amp; creat are high. Formal urinalysis is a basic but very important for assessing renal function. Take care.

Question 5

does this scan result mean everything is normal?

there is symmetric enhancement of the renal parenchyma there is no evidence of hydronephrosis?

Accepted Answer

: It suggests that kidneys are working at about same speed with no anatomic changes suggesting distension or urine back flow. With no context, above information may not be useful and having your doc commenting on the complete result would be best as to what was the question asked with the test and what is next as far as plan of care.

Question 6

right mild hydronephrosis due to rght renal pevis calculus. mild prostatomegaly. small simple corticalcyst.my grandpas sonography results say dis.help?

Accepted Answer

Seperate issues: These are three separate and unrelated issues.  Prostatic enlargement is exceedingly common and octogenarians. A simple renal cyst is rarely a problem at any age. The non-painful kidney stone possibly could be addressed with minimally invasive procedures such as eswl. You should consult a urologist about the kidney stone.

Question 7

ultrasonographic result: both kidneys show multiple renal gravels frm 2-3mm.otherwise, they r normal size, site n shape. wht does tht mean, treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nephrology consult.: Nephrology consult should be done. If the composition of the gravel is known, their cause can be addressed.
Otherwise, watchful waiting and treating acute episodes is an option.

Question 8

these are my creatinine test results from seven different labs within a month  1.6    1.4    0.9    1.0    0.8    1.0    0.8      i am very worried about the discrepancies in my results. my urinalysis and renal scan are very perfect.  am i ok?

Accepted Answer

Why so many tests?: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, your creatinine results are okay.
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Question 9

what is bilateral renal excretion?  results reported on  a ct scan.

Accepted Answer

Excretion is normal.: The kidneys excrete (produce, emit) urine under normal circumstances. When you have a CT scan, the contrast ('dye') you were given through your vein is excreted along with the urine from the blood stream. The 'dye' outlines your kidneys, ureters, and bladder (your 'plumbing') for the radiologist. to see.

Question 10

what are the differences between acute and chronic renal failure lab results?

Accepted Answer

Renal failure: acute: normal a few days ago and not now. 
Chronic: been abnormal for some time.

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Right mild hydronephrosis due to rght renal pevis calculus. mild prostatomegaly. small simple corticalcyst.my grandpas sonography results say dis.help?

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These are my creatinine test results from seven different labs within a month 1.6 1.4 0.9 1.0 0.8 1.0 0.8 i am very worried about the discrepancies in my results. my urinalysis and renal scan are very perfect. am i ok?

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