Question 1

I'm a bit worried because I've noticed my urine is really foamy. I did some tests, and my uric acid is 7.2, and creatinine is 1.1. Also, I feel like I need to pee really often after drinking water. Plus, there's this annoying pain in my foot. Can you tell me what's going on and what I should do next?

Accepted Answer

There must be protien loss in the urine,get complete urine examination to look for protien loss and visit nephrologist for appropriate management

Question 2

What causes high creatinine?

Accepted Answer

High creatinine level means your kidneys aren't working well. Creatinine level may temporarily increase if you're dehydrated, have low blood volume, eat a large amount of meat or certain medications.

Question 3

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.

Accepted Answer

Persistent symptoms despite treatment_:

1. _Inadequate treatment duration_: 2 months might not be sufficient to fully address your condition.
2. _Insufficient medication dosage_: Rabeprazole and domperidone dosages might need adjustment.
3. _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_:

1. _Reflux-related symptom_: Stomach acid reflux can cause throat irritation.
2. _Postnasal drip_: Mucus accumulation can cause throat soreness.

_H. pylori treatment_:

1. _Not untreatable_: H. pylori infections can be treated with antibiotics and acid reducers.
2. _Treatment challenges_: Antibiotic resistance, inadequate treatment duration, or insufficient medication dosages can make treatment difficult.

What medications can damage your kidneys?

Numerous medications can damage kidneys. Some of them are Aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen, antibiotics.

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