I'm a kidney transplant patient and I've been noticing my weight is going up every day. I'm currently on prednisolone 10 mg, cyclosporine, and mycept. Could you give me some advice on how to manage my weight better?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

Consult Now

take small frequent meals and do regular exrcises

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Nephrologist

Find a Nephrologist

Answered 04/07/2025

More Nephrology Health Queries

View all

I'm dealing with this swelling issue for the past couple of months, but lately, it's gotten worse. My face and legs have swollen up really bad, and it's so noticeable that I feel embarrassed to see my friends or colleagues. What can I do to fix this problem?

check RFT,LFT,and consult physician

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

What are the symptoms of kidney disease, causes & cure?

Symptoms and signs include decreased urine output, fluid retention causing swelling in your legs/ ankles or feet, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, nausea, weakness, irregular heartbeat, chest pain or pressure and seizures or coma in severe case. Most commom causes include Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Interstitial nephritis, Polycystic kidney disease, Prolonged urine obstruction from stones or enlarged prostate, Vesicoureteral reflex, Recurrent Pyelonephritis. Treatement is based on the cause.

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors