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My husband needs a kidney transplant. How can you help us? He is 44 years old. He weighs 113 kilos and he is 5’5 tall.

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by National Kidney Foundation

4M ago

Your husband will need to be referred to a transplant center near you. This is generally done by the nephrologist caring for your husband. I suggest that you review the area on our website devoted to kidney transplantation. You can ..read more

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I am an 83 year old male with CKD 4 (eGFR 16). Had bladder cancer in 2016, bladder removed, clean/clear, no chemo. Have only one kidney (donated one in 1990). Now have secondary hyperparathyroidism (PTH 137); being treated with calcitriol. B/P normal. Glucose normal, weight – very good (145lbs/5’10.5″) bun/creatinine abnormal. Struggling with decision – transplant or home dialysis. What factors to consider? What would be your advice? Thanks.

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by National Kidney Foundation

1y ago

It is difficult to give advice without performing a complete history and physical examination. At the age of 83, transplant becomes more difficult and in most cases, a living related or living unrelated donor would be best. If there are ..read more

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I have been preparing to donate a non-directed kidney donation. I am 76 years old. Today I received my Iohexol result which is 70. The National Kidney Foundation web site says that 60-89 may mean early kidney disease. And that 75 is average for someone 70 and older. Houston Methodist hospital wants to continue with more testing but it sounds to me that I don’t have sufficient filtration to donate. I would like your insight and advice. Thank you.

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by National Kidney Foundation

2y ago

Kidney function declines with aging, such that after age 40, kidney function declines at an average rate of 1% per year. Hence, at your age, you would be expected to have an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of around 60 ..read more

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Mi yerno de 53 años, le acaban de diagnosticar insuficiencia renal crónica etapa V, le hicieron ayer su primera hemodiálisis el tiene riñon poliquistico de herencia Quisiera saber que lo puede ayudar, es papá de mis nietos de 6 y 5 años, por favor si hay algo que lo pueda ayudar

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by National Kidney Foundation

2y ago

Dependiendo de la edad del paciente, hacer que un miembro de la familia considere ser un donante de rinon seria de gran ayuda. Ofrecer ayuda con el transporte tambien es muy util para los pacientes renales. Estas son todas las ..read more

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Is it anything to worry about if a kidney donor has what seems to be a large increase in blood creatinine levels and drop in glomerular filtration rate two years after donation? My levels were fine, if a little outside the normal range after donation. I haven’t had blood work in a year but my creatinine has increased 25 pts and my glomerular filtration rate, which was previously on the low side of normal, is now at 52, dropping 16 pts. It seems a drastic change. I’m seeing my doctor soon..

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by National Kidney Foundation

2y ago

It is difficult to comment on a single blood test. A single blood test is subject to laboratory variation. The variation in an estimated glomerular filtration rate can be as much as plus or minus 10 milliliters per minute per ..read more

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I want to know if I had severe pre-eclampsia during my pregnancy, what are the chances of getting heart disease or kidney issues later on in life? I have trace of blood in my urine and my urologist said we need to check every year. My hb is 11.2 and I eat well but not sure where I’m losing blood. I have asthma so I have an appointment with my pulmonologist and gastric issues too. Can I be a candidate to donor kidney in future as my sister having chronic kidney disease? Please advise, thank..

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by National Kidney Foundation

2y ago

Many studies now suggest that if you have pre-eclampsia with your first pregnancy or recurrent pre-eclampsia, there is a 3 to 5 times greater risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney disease later in life. That does ..read more

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If my husband’s GFR is going up 14 to 17 with slightly elevated potassium due to Torsemide refill pending, what would be the urgency for the placing of a fistula? Could one work with a placement of fistula in a job that consists of heaving lifting?

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by National Kidney Foundation

2y ago

I commonly recommend that a fistula be placed when the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is less than 20 milliliters per minute per 1.73 meters squared. If there is a living donor available for kidney transplant, then the fistula may not ..read more

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Doctor, nice to greet you. I am confused. I have chronic kidney disease, my age 39 years old, I am 1.52 m, weight 45 Kilos. Thank God I am not on dialysis. My glomerular filtration is at < 16.26, my Urea Nitrogen is at 48.9; it went up when I had to take medicine for Covid, many citrus fruits and acidic juices. Serum creatinine is 3.38, creatinine clearance 16.08, urine creatinine 46.03, urine creatinine 0.78, urine volume in milliliters 1700, urine protein 24 hours 0.62, others. The..

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by National Kidney Foundation

2y ago

An estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) or creatinine clearance of 16 milliliters per minute, would indicate that you are at Stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD). If your kidney function is less than 20, you may be eligible to be ..read more

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I donated a kidney in 2007 and now I am in need of a hip replacement. I’m extremely concerned about having to take a blood thinner. Can you offer any advice?

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by National Kidney Foundation

2y ago

The dosing of some blood thinners can require modifications based on your weight, age, liver function and kidney function. Your physician should be aware of these dose modifications. You should discuss your concern with your physician. ..read more

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My father has one kidney, which is failing now and is on dialysis. Can I give my kidney to my father?

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by National Kidney Foundation

3y ago

Your father will first have to accepted on to a transplant list. He must undergo an evaluation to see if he is able to safely accept a kidney transplant. Once he is on the list, then you can be tested ..read more

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