Q: why my sis's blood pressure remains high during haemodialysis and she vomits a lot weighs only 68.34 lbs age 23 renal function end stage?

Kidney disease: Many kidney diseases cause high blood pressure since the kidney is one of the most important regulating factors for bp. At 68 lbs, she sounds terribly malnourished or very ill. Vomiting is common with hd and has many causes. Work with your nephrologist to make her more comfortable.

Q: what effect could low blood pressure have on renal function?

Much effect: A very low blood pressure that requires admission to the hospital may well cause kidney temporary shut down. But mild decrease in blood pressure may be tolerable by most people.

Q: i'm wondering what effect could the low blood pressure have on renal function?

Blood pressure: Low pressure can decrease the filtration through the kidney resulting in a decreased total renal function.

Q: can kidneys cause blood pressure to be out of control?

Hypertension: The kidneys play a significant part in blood pressure regulation.

Q: are all blood pressure medications safe for the kidneys?

Depends: Ace inhibitors can compromise kidney fxn if there is significant decrease in gfr. It can cause worsening creatinine and an elevated potassium.

Question 1

my kidneys are low functioning and i wondered which one of my meds are causing it, metformin, high blood pressure pills, simvastatin or the naproxen, i want to stop taking whatever is ruining my kidneys, so which one of them is doing that?any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Medication review: Kidney failure has many causes of which medication is just one.  Of the medications you mentioned, metformin, naproxen, and certain blood pressure medications can be problematic in patients with kidney disease.  You should see your doctor to establish why you have kidney dysfunction and to review your medications.

Question 2

how does kidney function cause high blood pressure or does hbp cause kidney disfunction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, yes: Kidny dysfunction can cause elevated blood pressure and uncontroled blood pressure can damage the kidneys.

Question 3

should cardiologist check kidney function with high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Often : For individuals with hypertension alone, taking no more than 1 to 2 blood pressure lower medications and with stable blood pressure and who are asymptomatic, kidney function can be checked once to twice a year. More frequent measurements may be indicated depending on your risk factors.

Question 4

is it a requirement to have blood work, liver and kidney function testing and other tests to determine taking blood pressure medication?

Accepted Answer

: Adults are routinely given such tests with annual exams, whether meds are used or not. Since loss of kidney function is one side effect of high blood pressure testing would be routine if on these meds.

Question 5

ii  do not have high blood pressure diabetis why would my blood work show abnormal kidney function and that ii should be retested in a month?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: Two organs that diabetes like are the kidney and the eye (retina). Specially if diabetes is poorly controlled. Your goal should be fasting sugar 100-120, hga1c <7, blood pressure <130/80.  Kidney  & eye conditions usually do not have gross symptoms until is very advanced. Trust your doctor and repeat the test in a month. See an eye doctor every year , even if you dont have symptoms.

Question 6

why my sis's blood pressure remains high during haemodialysis and she vomits a lot weighs only 68.34 lbs age 23 renal function end stage?

Accepted Answer

Kidney disease: Many kidney diseases cause high blood pressure since the kidney is one of the most important regulating factors for bp.  At 68 lbs, she sounds terribly malnourished or very ill. Vomiting is common with hd and has many causes. Work with your nephrologist to make her more comfortable.

Question 7

what effect could low blood pressure have on renal function?

Accepted Answer

Much effect: A very low blood pressure that requires admission to the hospital may well cause kidney temporary shut down. But mild decrease in blood pressure may be tolerable by most people.

Question 8

i'm wondering what effect could the low blood pressure have on renal function?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Low pressure can decrease the filtration through the kidney resulting in a decreased total renal function.

Question 9

can kidneys cause blood pressure to be out of control?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: The kidneys play a significant part in blood pressure regulation.

Question 10

are all blood pressure medications safe for the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Ace inhibitors can compromise kidney fxn if there is significant  decrease in gfr. It can cause worsening creatinine and an elevated potassium.

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How does kidney function cause high blood pressure or does hbp cause kidney disfunction?

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Should cardiologist check kidney function with high blood pressure?

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Is it a requirement to have blood work, liver and kidney function testing and other tests to determine taking blood pressure medication?

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Ii do not have high blood pressure diabetis why would my blood work show abnormal kidney function and that ii should be retested in a month?

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Why my sis's blood pressure remains high during haemodialysis and she vomits a lot weighs only 68.34 lbs age 23 renal function end stage?

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What effect could low blood pressure have on renal function?

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I'm wondering what effect could the low blood pressure have on renal function?

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Can kidneys cause blood pressure to be out of control?

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Are all blood pressure medications safe for the kidneys?

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