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What Causes Cortical Thinning Of Kidneys?
I have cortical thinning but no one can tell me why...both kidneys...is there a particular cause? I am 40 and have had many ultrasounds and kidney stones....Within a year I went from no thinning to severe thinning. I have high blood pressure, most recent blood panel....2 weeks ago...cholestrol, total 235 (h)....triglicerides....161 (h).....ldl cholestrol calc ....140 (h)....Have been diagnoised with stage 3 kidney disease....PKD....and cortical thinning. I am 5'2" and weigh 180.....trying to loose weight through exercise and cutting out carboniated drinks.
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
cortical thinning is a manifestation of progression of chronic kidney disease. you have multiple risk factors of kidney disease like PKD, hypertension.
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