I know that symptoms of kidney disease don't show up until there's already been a lot of damage. I'm trying to find out what symptoms correlate with what degree of kidney function?
Like, what symptoms would be present around 25%, and then around 15%, 10%, etc.
Thanx to anyone who can help!
2007-02-19 13:39:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Some other syptoms include swelling of ankles (edema) and fatigue. But, the best indicator is through blood tests and uring analysis. Your doctor can check for protein (albumin) in the urine, and can test for creatininne levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should be followed closely by your physician, who should monitor for these signs periodically.
2007-02-20 02:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by mulder915 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-13 03:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-24 01:22:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes renal failure (kidney failure) comes like a big surprise. The symptoms are not severe enough to even be noticed until the kidneys are almost wiped out. Sometimes renal failure is abrupt and its caught on a metabolic panel when the creatnine starts going upwards. Usually the 1st symptoms pts start to notice is a flu like feeling, they lack energy, and the vigor they once had, then the nausea starts in and symptoms of tiredness come along. Usually by this time they go to the doctor and then they are suddenly so sick dialysis becomes important enough they have to have a catheter put in and be dialized before another day passes. Some pts in renal failure urinate and some just abruptly stop and this makes fluid balance difficult. The ones who stop urinating are put on fluid restrictions. They are given a certain amount of water or liquids they are allowed to drink in a day and have to abide by that or they end up in fluid overload and go into pulmonary edema. It is just very difficult to say what symptoms appear at what stage of the game. Usually early on the nephrologist monitors the metabolic panel and puts in an AV fistula in case the kidney function deteriorates to the point dialysis is a requirement to sustain life. Sometimes pts get a dialysis treatment and they get monitored to decide if they need another one. Then when it becomes totally nessessary to dialize them over and over again, because their creatinine does not improve, they are put on a routine dialysis schedule. Each pt is able to handle a different degree if kidney failure. Elderly people are less able to handle renal failure. Drug induced (cocaine) induced hypertension has blown a lot of kidneys in our youngsters. Diabetes probably is the #1 kidney destroyer.
2007-02-19 16:05:37 · answer #4 · answered by happydawg 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 22:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are actually symptoms, I think people ignore them and doctors are inept at diagnosing it.
Pain in the mid-back area on either side (flanks). Sometimes mild nausea in the mornings. Thirst. Unexplained aches and pains.
Puffiness under the eyes that is always present. Flushed cheeks for no reason (not in the cold and not exercising).
The symptoms get really bad and the people feel very lousy as time goes on. Much kidney damage I believe is done by over the counter drugs: Tylenol, etc. and alcohol consumption in excess. Add to that people who use recreational drugs and those who ingest a lot of salt. People with diabetes get kidney disease too.
2007-02-19 13:45:42 · answer #6 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't just sit around and do nothing like my doctors suggested.
They didn't want me to do anything or to take herbs or herbal remedies, but I had to try something - they just wanted me to do dialysis!
This program allowed me to take control of my health. I went from Stage 4 to Stage 3 kidney disease.
It was easy to do and my BUN, creatinine and anemia are all in better ranges.
Reversing Your Kidney Disease?
2016-05-14 16:11:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, when you go into renal failure, you rarely urinate, if ever. When you do urinate, the urine is very strong...it's called sweet water...you start retaining fluid in your body (ankles, lungs, around the heart, etc.)...stuff like that...my grandmother is in renal failure and has been on dialysis for at least 2 years now
2007-02-19 13:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Catherine♥ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a nurse. If you think you have a problem, you should get checked out ASAP. Don't put it off. Call the public health department and ask about free or low cost clinics if you do not have health insurance.
2016-03-14 01:05:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
were you watching prison break?
2007-02-19 13:42:39 · answer #10 · answered by Brandi N 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋