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Answered on Dec 26, 2024

Question by K - Dec 26, 2024Hindi

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7.6cm cyst near my kidney: Should I be worried?

Ans: The cyst size looks quite big. It is better to do CT abdomen with contrast to rule out any significant lesion. If it turns out to be benign you need to do yearly scans.

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Answered on Dec 26, 2024

Question by K - Dec 26, 2024Hindi

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Should I Be Concerned About My Slightly Elevated Fasting Blood Sugar?

Ans: You are pre-diabetic. Just follow diabetic diet and regular exercise daily.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Aug 10, 2024Hindi

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Protein in Urine at 45 - Should I Be Worried?

Ans: It is normal.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Question by Kalyanaraman - Aug 13, 2024Hindi

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DVT Recurrence: Should I Be Concerned About Swelling and Black Spots?

Ans: Get the kidney function and urine routine done to look for any kidney related issues.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Question by Ranjay - Aug 14, 2024Hindi

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Help! Dad's Heart Needs Attention, But His Kidneys Are Saying No

Ans: Irrespective of the creatinine value, if there is strong suspicion of blockage in the heart, it is better to go ahead with the angiogram as the benefit is more than the risk of worsening of kidney injury.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Question by Athira - Aug 14, 2024Hindi

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H1N1 Hospitalization, Lung Infection, Ventilator, High Creatinine: Is There Hope for My 42-Year-Old Sister-in-Law?

Ans: It looks like severe infection induced acute kidney injury.
With the resolution of infection, kidney injury should recover.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Aug 22, 2024Hindi

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Need help with my thyroid test results - should I be worried?

Ans: Higher limit of the normal. Reduce the intake of diary products.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Aug 24, 2024Hindi

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Uric Acid at 9.5: High? Gout Risk? What to Do?

Ans: 10 to 12 glasses of water.
Sit with the dietitian and take low purine diet.
If the uric acid is persistently high, gout can happen.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Question by Amit - Aug 29, 2024Hindi

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High Creatinine and BP - Seeking Expert Advice (38 Years Old, Male)

Ans: Need to know the cause for kidney injury. Please meet the nephrologist at a nearby place.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Question by venkat - Sep 01, 2024Hindi

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41 Year Old with Concentric LVH and Grade 1 Diastolic Dysfunction: Serious?

Ans: Need to know the cause for hypertension. Get urine routine to look for proteinuria.
Also need to reduce the weight.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Sep 03, 2024Hindi

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67-year-old man with rising creatinine levels: Should I be worried?

Ans: Need better sugar control. Prostatic symptoms needs medications.
Get urine routine to look for proteinuria.
Otherwise creatinine is in the normal range.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Question by Krishnan - Sep 06, 2024Hindi

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Should I Be Worried About Blood in My Urine?

Ans: Repeat urine routine. If it persists, get USG abdomen.
If the scan is normal, then not to worry.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Oct 14, 2024Hindi

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How can a 42-year-old male with slight health concerns improve his kidney, cholesterol, and vitamin levels?

Ans: Your kidney function seems to be normal. Vit D and Vit B12 are abnormal which needs correction.
Just drink plenty of fluids and follow the healthy lifestyle.

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Answered on Oct 16, 2024

Question by ASHOK - Oct 14, 2024Hindi

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As a 68 year old diabetic with frequent urination, what are my options?

Ans: Get USG abdomen done to look for prostate enlargement.
Also get urine routine.
Based on the findings, can decide on treatment.

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Answered on Apr 28, 2024

Question by SUNIL - Mar 13, 2024Hindi

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High Potassium Level: 5.4 - Should I Be Worried?

Ans: It is high. Need to find the cause and correct it.

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Answered on Apr 28, 2024

Question by Jeyachandran - Mar 15, 2024Hindi

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Help! I have high creatinine and blood pressure. Can I drink beetroot juice?

Ans: Beet root won’t affect kidney. Just check pottasium during next blood test.

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Answered on Apr 28, 2024

Question by Dipesh - Mar 15, 2024Hindi

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Will Kidney Stone Surgery Cause Further Damage?

Ans: Need to consult an Urologist.

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Answered on Apr 28, 2024

Question by Rahul - Apr 02, 2024Hindi

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Wife with weak bladder in summer, needs surgery? Help!

Ans: Please consult an Urologist for expert advice.

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Answered on Apr 28, 2024

Question by Narender - Apr 18, 2024Hindi

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Should I Consult a Doctor for Slightly Raised Blood Creatinine at 56?

Ans: Replied already.

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Answered on Apr 28, 2024

Question by Narender - Apr 18, 2024Hindi

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Worried about rising creatinine levels: Should I see a doctor?

Ans: Better to consult a Nephrologist for further evaluation and get necessary treatment.

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Answered on Apr 28, 2024

Question by Yayati - Apr 20, 2024Hindi

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26-Year-Old with Lower Than Normal Creatinine: Should I Be Worried?

Ans: No.

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Answered on Apr 28, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Mar 11, 2024Hindi

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Concerned About Prostate Enlargement and Urinary Issues: Should I Opt for Surgery at Age 59?

Ans: Consult a Urologist.

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Answered on Mar 08, 2024

Question by mukesh - Feb 08, 2024Hindi

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i am diabetic from six year from one year my serum citrinin level 1.5 it is any problem

Ans: Need to control sugars, BP and diet. Need evaluation to know the cause.

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Answered on Mar 08, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Feb 17, 2024Hindi

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Dr Vinod sir there appears lot of froth in my urine, what could be the possible cause

Ans: Many causes are there. Get urine routine, urine PCR. If there is evidence of proteinuria, consult a nephrologist.

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Answered on Mar 08, 2024

Question by pv - Aug 22, 2023Hindi

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Mam, Good morning, my problem is that in the night i have to wake up for 4 to 5 time for passing urine, morning time there is no issue, how can i control the same as my sleep is getting disturbed due to this reason

Ans: Get an ultrasound abdomen to look for any prostatic enlargement. If so, need treatment.

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Answered on Mar 08, 2024

Question by Sanjay - Feb 19, 2024Hindi

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R/Sir, I have creatinine level of 1.3,Blood Urea 30.70,Sodium 138, Potassium 4.9, Chloride 103, and Kidney size and functioning is ok, Prostate is Ok, BP in range, No Sugar, and done all the body tests and they are in range, then why My creatinine level is on higher side, How to reduce the same. Pls. Advice.

Ans: Repeat the tests in a standard lab after taking adequate fluids. If still elevated, needs further evaluation.

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Answered on Mar 08, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Feb 26, 2024Hindi

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Good afternoon Mam. My Creatinine serum. Uric Acid AND Blood urea is Absolutely NORMAL IN My CUE FOUND Blood Positive + And other things are good. Please suggest Medication . If Necessary Thank you Madam

Ans: Just blood being positive has no significance. Look at the RBCs, out cells and protein in the urine. If it is fine, then ignore and repeat it after some days.

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Answered on Mar 08, 2024

Question by karunakar - Feb 29, 2024Hindi

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what is the life span of cadaver kidney transplant. is it safe

Ans: It is safe as 90% of the transplant happening in the western countries are cadaveric transplantation.

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Answered on Mar 08, 2024

Question by Swapnil - Mar 04, 2024Hindi

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I AM HAVING CREATNINE ISSUE. IT INCREASES IN ILLNESS AND UNDER MEDICATION CONDITIONS UP TO 1.58. URINE PROTIEN INCREASED TO 3+. WHAT SHOUL BE PROPER DIET, EXERCISES AND ALLOWABLE MEDICINES AND HOW TO TAKE CARE VIA TESTS AND OTHER THINGS. ALSO I HAND A FRACTURE LAST YEAR AND UNFOTUNATELY I AM HAVING MUCH PAINS IN KNEES AND ALSO DEVELOPED INCREASED PAINS IN LOWER BACK AND WAIST. CURRENTLY I AM DOING PHYSIOTHEROPY . I WANT TO ASK WHETHER CREATNINE - PROTIEN ISSUES NOT ALLOWING STRENTHEN KNEE AND ASSOCITED MUSCLES FAST. PLEASE GUIDE N SUGEST ME

Ans: It required further evaluation to know the cause for kidney disease. Need to optimise the diet and medicines. It is better to do meet a Nephrologist near to your place.

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Answered on Feb 14, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Feb 08, 2024Hindi

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Hi, I am 38 years old. Only 2 years back I came to know that I have only 1 kidney probably by birth(Renal Agenisis). Confirmed through both ultrasound and CT scan. From that day I am constantly worried. I have high uric and gout issue. Also there are high triglycerides. I am vegetarian and avoid deep fried and sugar foods. How can I live a good life with only one kidney. What precautions and preventive health checks should I take.

Ans: Practice healthy diet, regular exercise, avoid pain killers and seek doctor’s advice when there is infection. Drink 2.5 to 3.0 litres of fluid.

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Answered on Feb 14, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Feb 10, 2024Hindi

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1)Is it advisable for a person with one kidney to reduce the water intake or should he drink water like a normal person (2.5-3) litres per day? 2) A person with enlarged prostate needs to go for urination 2-3 times during night. Does it indicate any kidney malfunction?

Ans: Can take 2.5 litres. To see the kidney function, get and urine routine tests done.

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Answered on Feb 14, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Feb 10, 2024Hindi

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Hello Ma’am. My son is 24 years old and regular Gym practitioner. He insists on taking Creatinine powder (self prescribed, based on Internet research and peer group/Gym Trainers advice) for his protein requirement. As parents we are worried if it may have some long term side effects. His recent Blood test(KFT)revealed high Creatinine of 1.3 and eGFR of 79. Please advise if it is necessary to take these kind of health supplements or protein can be sources from natural foods.We reside in Delhi, can we seek Diet/ Nutrition advice from you or can you advise a good Dietitian/ Nutritionist. Warm Regards, Thank you.

Ans: Better to avoid these protein supplements. Recheck creatinine and urine routine after two weeks to know the trend.

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Answered on Feb 14, 2024

Question by ANIL - Feb 12, 2024Hindi

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Dear Doctor Saheb, I Anil Agrawal 60 Yrs., vegetarian nonalcoholic nonsmoker, nondiabetic but BP approx. 90 and 135 - reach 150 but take medicine so under control BP, a kidney patient since Oct 2019 (Creatinine serum was 3.5) due to UTI and UTI reoccurred also. However, nowadays Creatinine serum level is 1.45 to 1.60 after keeping food intake contravening grease foods. avoid Peanuts, Kaju, Tomato, Brinjal, whole dals etc., Should I continue like this or can take liberty in daily food habit. In marriage I take few sweets selectively. This is OK. I have hernia on left side right side operated in yr. 2000, Should I go for Operation as some time its irritate while longstanding and little discomfort to me. Kindly advise. Thank you.

Ans: Occasional relaxation with the food habits is fine. You can go ahead with the hernia surgery. Make sure that you are not put on medications which is harmful to the kidney especially pain killers.

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Answered on Feb 14, 2024

Question by prabir - Feb 12, 2024Hindi

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I am used to take medicines for depression / pain in brain from a qualified doctor. I am now 77plus aged with moderate health take medicines for Thyroid pressure , in addition . Recently I was asked to take blood test for Creatinine and urine . It was creatinine value 2 and urine within range . I was asked to avoid fish , egg & chicken daily rather at alternate days . After 3 months creatinine value came down t0 1.2 . I do regular free hand exercise and medicines . Should I continue the same medicines for next 6 months or change it ? I am following diet as said . Is there any chance of kidney infection in near future ? With all medicines I take I am quite fit but feel disturbed to take so many tablets since long time . Dr your advice is necessary .

Ans: Follow the diet strictly and continue same medicines sir. Avoid pain killers.

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Answered on Feb 14, 2024

Question by Sankaranarayanan - Feb 12, 2024Hindi

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Sir, There is foam in my urine but not always. Sometimes the the urine is clear. My age is 89 (Male) -Sankaranarayanan

Ans: Sir, check urine routine and see if there is any protein leak. If it is normal, then not to worry.

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Answered on Feb 06, 2024

Question by Sandeep - Feb 06, 2024Hindi

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Hello Doctor!! I am 65 yrs.old male. My blood urea and Creatinine levels has been detected 68 & 10.4 respectively. But I have no problems or symptoms till now. Doctor suggesting for dialysis but I am not at all interested for dialysis due to financial problems.Please suggest an alternate remedy for fast recovery.

Ans: If it is chronic kidney disease and if there are no reversible factors, dialysis is the only option or to consider transplant if clinically fit. It is better not to wait till you develop complications of kidney disease. It is better to consider dialysis early.

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Answered on Feb 02, 2024

Question by Atil - Feb 02, 2024Hindi

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I am facing frequent urine passing since last few days... I am 60 years old and physically fit. There is no burning sensation and the urine is also clear.

Ans: Get USG abdomen to look for prostate size. If it is enlarged, show to an Urologist.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Nov 20, 2023Hindi

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Sir Greetings I am Male 54, Diab under control How does one identify that urine and urine track issues

Ans: Get urine routine. If it is normal, then not to worry.
If there is foam in the urine, do urine protein-creatinine ratio.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Question by RAJESH - Nov 28, 2023Hindi

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Dear Dr. I am 47 and my uric acid goes 9 and have stone in kidney, although they are release from time to time through urine but i have problem of frequent urination. Please suggest diet and suggestions.

Ans: Meet a dietitian and get a low purine diet. Take plenty of fluids. Take medicine for high uric acid.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Question by Ashok - Nov 28, 2023Hindi

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What steps a normal person should take for healthy kidney

Ans: Water intake of 2.5 to 3.0 litres, control the risk factors like sugar and BP, avoid pain killers and alternative medicines, reduce the intake of red meat, processed foods, regular exercise, quit smoking, periodic health check ups.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Question by RAMESH - Dec 05, 2023Hindi

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Sir, late i am going for urine forcibly in the ealy morning .

Ans: Get an ultrasound abdomen to see if there is prostate enlargement.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Question by devinder - Dec 05, 2023Hindi

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in ultrasound it was diagnosed that in my kidney 4mm stone is there. how to treat that

Ans: Take plenty of oral fluids. Reduce the intake of protein especially non-veg, reduce salt intake.
If symptomatic, get CT KUB scan.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Question by ananthasivan - Dec 11, 2023Hindi

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how to bring down creatinine

Ans: Treat the cause for kidney disease, control the risk factors and control the diet.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Dec 25, 2023Hindi

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My potassium level has increased to 5.8 and my serum creatinine is 1 is there any kidney problem

Ans: Need to see the cause for high potassium. Sometimes it could be related to BP related medicines and dietary habits. As per the creatinine value, it looks normal.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Dec 31, 2023Hindi

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I have creatine level 1.4 and I am now under homeopathy treatment.Is there any treatment which brings down the creatine level in normal

Ans: Depends on the cause for kidney disease and if it is temporary or permanent damage.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Question by Ijaz - Dec 18, 2023Hindi

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Good wishes Dr. I am 34 years old. Height 180 CMS Wt-96 kg Serum creatinine:1.17 Protein creatinine ratio:0.15 Egfr 84. No evidence of albumin, glucose or ketone in urine. Any further test are required for kidney evaluation.

Ans: Get ultrasound abdomen to look at the kidneys. If it is normal, then it is fine.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Question by Uday - Dec 31, 2023Hindi

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My wife is 46 years, underwent kidney transplant in 2015, underwent Mucur Surgery in 2021, creatinine at 6.6 today; on the verge of dialysis to start again anytime now, please advise medically...

Ans: Once stabilised, can consider second transplant in the future.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Question by ananthasivan - Jan 03, 2024Hindi

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what are the systems for kidney problem

Ans: Swelling of the legs, foamy urination, frequent urination in the night, dryness of skin, decreased appetite, nausea and vomiting.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Question by Gary - Jan 08, 2024Hindi

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While passing urine there comes a foam in white colour on it.Got my routine urine checked and it's perfectly OK.What could be the reason.I am diabetic with 6.4HBIc Gary Dhawan

Ans: If there is foam and no protein, sometimes concentrated urine can give some foamy appearance. Drink lots of water.
To confirm, do urine protein-creatinine ratio.

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Answered on Jan 30, 2024

Asked by Anonymous - Jan 06, 2024Hindi

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Bitter gourd bad or good for kidneys?

Ans: No specific effect. It is a healthy and nutritious vegetable.

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