- female
- 30 Years
- 23/01/2025
I'm really worried about my daughter's health. She was born with just one kidney, and even though shes been sticking to strict diet and lifestyle changes, her creatinine levels are still going up. It's now at 2.3. Plus, she's dealing with high blood pressure. Currently, she's on Olmezest 40, Moxovas 0.3, and Folvite. What can we do to help manage her increasing creatinine levels and high BP? Looking for any advice or steps we can take.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Persistent symptoms despite treatment_:
- Inadequate treatment duration: 2 months might not be sufficient to fully address your condition.
- Insufficient medication dosage: Rabeprazole and domperidone dosages might need adjustment.
- Underlying conditions: H. pylori infection, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or other conditions might require alternative treatments.
New symptom: Soreness on the back of the throat:
- Reflux-related symptom: Stomach acid reflux can cause throat irritation.
- Postnasal drip: Mucus accumulation can cause throat soreness.
H. pylori treatment:
- Not untreatable: H. pylori infections can be treated with antibiotics and acid reducers.
- Treatment challenges: Antibiotic resistance, inadequate treatment duration, or insufficient medication dosages can make treatment difficult.
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Nephrologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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