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How does psoriatic arthritis affect kidneys. what are the tests for a psa patient to monitor his kidney function? what are the bad signs?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Psoriasis and kidney: Kidney disease may be due HTN diabetes seen with psoriasis as well as the inflammation of psoriasis Good glucose, BP and inflammation control help. Urine protein. spot albumin /creatinine ratio , 24 creatinine clearance, serum creatinine, calcium, phosporus, uric acid , bicarb are all methods to monitor kidney function. .f/u w/ nephrologist.

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Answered 8/2/2017

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A member asked:

How does psoriatic arthritis affect kidneys. what are the tests for a psa patient to monitor his kidney function? what are the bad signs?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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