Kidney Doctor (2024)

FAQs

What is the first thing a doctor checks if you have kidney disease? ›

Urinalysis. A urinalysis is a test that checks a sample of your urine for the amount of protein, blood (red blood cells and white blood cells) and other things. Protein and red and white blood cells are not normally found in the urine, so having too much of any of these may mean kidney disease.

Generally, earlier stages are known as 1 to 3. And as kidney disease progresses, you may notice the following symptoms. Nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps, loss of appetite, swelling via feet and ankles, dry, itchy skin, shortness of breath, trouble sleeping, urinating either too much or too little.

There are two treatment options for kidney failure: dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) and kidney transplantation. Talk with your family so you can decide which treatment will best fit your lifestyle needs. Also you always have the choice to change to a different type of treatment in the future.

Many manufacturers of dark-colored drinks add phosphorus to their products to enhance flavor, prolong shelf life, and prevent discoloration. Phosphorus in its additive form, found in dark cola and beer, is highly absorbable by the human body and is not recommended for those following a renal diet.

Some liver and kidney disorders and some urinary tract infections can turn urine dark brown. So can bleeding inside the body called a hemorrhage. A group of illnesses that mainly affect the skin or the nervous system, called porphyria, also can cause brown urine.

It may happen at any time -- before, during, or after dialysis, night and/or day. In up to half of patients, CKD-aP affects the whole body, and in that case, it usually affects both sides of the body. But it can also only affect one part of the body, usually the face, back, and the arm with a vascular access.

What is the miracle drug for kidney disease? ›

He says a new class of drugs, SGLT2 inhibitors, is being called a game changer. The drugs were originally designed to treat diabetes — a main cause of chronic kidney disease. Medicines in the SGLT2 inhibitor class include canagliflozin, dapagliflozin and empagliflozin.

If your kidneys are not working well, toxins (waste products) build up in your blood and this can make you feel tired and weak.

In comparison, kidney pain is typically located higher on your back and it often feels deeper. Most of the time, kidney pain symptoms occur under your ribs, to the right or left of your spine. Kidney pain may also radiate to other areas, such as your abdomen or groin.

But it can also only affect one part of the body, usually the face, back, and the arm with a vascular access. CKD-aP is known to be made worse by extreme hot or cold temperatures, stress, physical activity, and showering.

Kidney failure is a condition in which one or both of your kidneys no longer work on their own. Causes include diabetes, high blood pressure and acute kidney injuries. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea and vomiting, swelling, changes in how often you go to the bathroom and brain fog.

A dipstick test can also measure albumin levels in your urine. This involves the use of a color-coded stick or testing paper that's placed in a sample of your urine. If the stick or testing paper changes color, this could mean you have albumin in your urine and possible kidney disease.