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Just diagnosed Stage 3 CKD: Should I be referred to a nephrologist?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jun 28, 2024 | Replies (110)Comment receiving replies
Hello. My 31 year old granddaughter was admitted to the hospital last Wednesday night with what was close to kidney failure (numbers were above 3). She has since been released and her numbers came down with 2 nights of IV fluids and oral fluids. She is quite overweight but does not have high blood pressure nor is she diabetic. She has been struggling with possible autoimmune issues (skin rashes/inflammation, rosacea, etc.) with no real diagnosis. She is quite weak and on a bland diet and LOTS of oral fluids. The theory is that she she had a bad stomach bug for about a week that caused severe dehydration. She had some diarrhea and vomiting but always drinks water. I am super worried about her health going forward. Any ideas or information you may have are most welcome! Thank you!
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Seek a urologist. Ask your PCP for CT scan of abdomen including kidneys and bladder. Send findings to a urologist. It may take some weeks to get in as new patient. It is worth the effort and the wait. If symptoms worsen, alert your PCP.
Of particular concern maybe the GFR, the filtration rate or efficiency of the renal system. Watch it closely.
Mine dropped in a few months from 65 to 45. Finally I got to see the urologist, and learned the GFR had recovered to 75.
Hydration is vital to kidney health.
Be informed. Be aware. Be proactive in self care per the MDs medical advice.
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@billjudis This must have been very confusing and concerning for everyone, right!? I can certainly understand your worry.
Sudden infections and illness can indeed cause major organs to have issues, and the kidneys do a lot for us! If I am reading this right, she is under the care of a primary doctor, and a nephrologist now [kidney specialist] now? What are they saying will be the game plan going forward?
Ginger