Question 1

how can i improve my kidney function naturally?

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

Question 2

my egfr was 59 which is a little bit low. what can i do to improve kidney function? would supplementing with quercetin be a good start? any other recommendations? i'm 31m?

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: I think your eGFR is decidedly low for your age. Have you been evaluated by a nephrologist as to the nature of your kidney problem?  If not, consult one.  Do you have high protein in your urine?  Elevated BUN,creatinine?  History of high blood pressure,diabetes?  On meds?  Any edema of legs or ankles?  Stay well hydrated. I don't think supplements are useful for you.

Question 3

i have tuberous sclerosis, stage 2 chronic kidney disease& aml's. just got back from nih &doctors are concerned. how can i improve my kidney function?

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Contact your PCP: Contact your pcp or others with intimate knowledge of your various problems.This kind of advise can only be provided after reviewing your case which is not realistic on this forum.

Question 4

what is the most effective way to improve kidney function?

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Keep healthy: There is no way to improve the kidneys that you are born with, the best you can do it to avoid damaging them. And if they do get damaged to follow your doctors advice.

Question 5

what is the significance of cm differentiation on kidney ultrasounds? e.g. is it a marker or inflammation or kidney function? just trying to improve my understanding?

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: CM diferentiation = CorticoMedullary differentiation. By renal US, the cortical and medullary sections (outer and inner) have different echogenic charaters and that difference is showed as corticomedullary differentiation. If the cortical section (renal parenchyma) is damaged and scarring (chronic) the echo character changes so there is no more echo differentiation between the two sections.

Question 6

is it possible to improve kidney function from stage 2 to stage 1?

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Sometimes : It depends on the underlying disease causing the kidney damage. 
 Kidney function can improve in certain diseases such as vasculitis etc. Usually improves if excellent control of diabetes and hypertension is maintained. 
Stage ii is mild form of kidney disease and can be improved to stage i.

Question 7

can you improve your kidney function by discontinuing harmful nsaids?

Accepted Answer

See below: Nsaid's example advil, Aleve Celebrex (celecoxib) can cause kidney injury. Stopping their use can potentially improove kidney function and /or prevent further damage. Your doctor can advise benefits vs risks.

Question 8

can lasix be suspect in hemoglobin loss in anemic patient (gi bleeding ruled out, kidney function improving if not on lasix). alternatives that do not cause aplastic anemia?  should adh or other tests be done to rule out adverse issues with diuretics

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Anemia: What kind of anemia do you have, if you have renal insufficiency, that itself may be the cause for anemia. Aplastic anemia is emergency situation, I do not think it is your case.

Question 9

i have taken 81 mg aspirin for 8 years for blood clot prevention for brain avm. but i'm on lithium and a doctor said switch to fish oil to improve kidney function. he said fish oil is preferred treatment. can i switch? what's best dosage of fish oil?

Accepted Answer

I would not: Aspirin is an antiplatelet agent and for many of us is the treatment for blood clot prevention with your condition, As long as there’s no content Acacian to taking the aspirin.

Question 10

my friend is suffering from mild kidney disease due to diabete. will beer to improve kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes and beer: Beer has no role at all in improving diabetic kidney function. Have your friend ask his nephrologist (n) for more information. If she has no n, it is time she found one.

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My egfr was 59 which is a little bit low. what can i do to improve kidney function? would supplementing with quercetin be a good start? any other recommendations? i'm 31m?

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I have tuberous sclerosis, stage 2 chronic kidney disease& aml's. just got back from nih &doctors are concerned. how can i improve my kidney function?

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What is the most effective way to improve kidney function?

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What is the significance of cm differentiation on kidney ultrasounds? e.g. is it a marker or inflammation or kidney function? just trying to improve my understanding?

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Is it possible to improve kidney function from stage 2 to stage 1?

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Can you improve your kidney function by discontinuing harmful nsaids?

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Can lasix be suspect in hemoglobin loss in anemic patient (gi bleeding ruled out, kidney function improving if not on lasix). alternatives that do not cause aplastic anemia? should adh or other tests be done to rule out adverse issues with diuretics

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I have taken 81 mg aspirin for 8 years for blood clot prevention for brain avm. but i'm on lithium and a doctor said switch to fish oil to improve kidney function. he said fish oil is preferred treatment. can i switch? what's best dosage of fish oil?

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My friend is suffering from mild kidney disease due to diabete. will beer to improve kidney function?

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