High Protein And Blood In Urine. Have Back Pain And Bloated In Abdominal Region. Cyst In Kidney. What To Do Next?
My sister has blood in her urine and a high protein in urine. She has back pain. Feels bloated in abdominal region. She has been to doctor and is now on 3rd round of antibiotics. She is having night time leg cramps. She also has some skin discoloration at times. She has a puffy face from time to time. She does have a cist in her kidney but her doctor is not concerned with that. Her kidney function seems to be fine. She is very tired and run down . She says she just feels really sick. What should we do next? She is not getting better and feels that something is being missed just not sure what
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
HI, The cyst in the kidney may be normal,as your doctor thinks. But your sister has many signs like- blood & proteins in urine,Back pain, abdominal bloating,puffy face, sickness& lac of scence of well being. All these symptoms call for a detailed examination & investigations for kidney problem. Please consult a Nephrologist for a specific guidance.In time & proper & sufficient treatment will take care of your sister's health. Thanks.
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High Protein And Blood In Urine. Have Back Pain And Bloated In Abdominal Region. Cyst In Kidney. What To Do Next?
HI, The cyst in the kidney may be normal,as your doctor thinks. But your sister has many signs like- blood & proteins in urine,Back pain, abdominal bloating,puffy face, sickness& lac of scence of well being. All these symptoms call for a detailed examination & investigations for kidney problem. Please consult a Nephrologist for a specific guidance.In time & proper & sufficient treatment will take care of your sister s health. Thanks.