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What Does This Abdominal Ultrasonography Signify?
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Greetings on this wonderful day!
My health query is as follows:
Mage - age 40, currently on peritoneal dialysis (thrice a week)
Abdominal ultrasonography reveals following details:
Left kidney 6.8 cm x 3.3 cm
Right kidney 7.0 cm x 3.2 cm
Both kidneys are small and show loss of corticomedullary differentiation
Gall bladder wall is thickened & measures 8 mm
A pericardial effusion 0.8 cm in width is noted. Large amount of free fluid is noted in the peritoneal cavity. Bilateral pleural effusions are seen - 150-160 ml
Large amount of ascities
Bilateral pleural effusions
Dear Doctors, I have 2 young children the youngest one not even a year old. Your precious advise is needed for me to understand my situation better.
Many thanks in advance and looking forward towards an encouraging life amidst the pain
Greetings on this wonderful day!
My health query is as follows:
Mage - age 40, currently on peritoneal dialysis (thrice a week)
Abdominal ultrasonography reveals following details:
Left kidney 6.8 cm x 3.3 cm
Right kidney 7.0 cm x 3.2 cm
Both kidneys are small and show loss of corticomedullary differentiation
Gall bladder wall is thickened & measures 8 mm
A pericardial effusion 0.8 cm in width is noted. Large amount of free fluid is noted in the peritoneal cavity. Bilateral pleural effusions are seen - 150-160 ml
Large amount of ascities
Bilateral pleural effusions
Dear Doctors, I have 2 young children the youngest one not even a year old. Your precious advise is needed for me to understand my situation better.
Many thanks in advance and looking forward towards an encouraging life amidst the pain
Tue, 27 May 2014
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
The findings reported by you suggest problems relating to your kidneys and this is can=using fluid retention. The kidney sizes are slightly lesser than normal. Your creatinine levels are important and need to be followed regularly. There is little accumulation of fluid around your heart and in the chest on both sides.
Also there is fluid in the abdomen. I suggest you to follow your nephrologist regularly and also think of options like a kidney transplant from someone among your family members. A timely kidney transplant can do wonders to you and your family.
Thanks for writing in.
The findings reported by you suggest problems relating to your kidneys and this is can=using fluid retention. The kidney sizes are slightly lesser than normal. Your creatinine levels are important and need to be followed regularly. There is little accumulation of fluid around your heart and in the chest on both sides.
Also there is fluid in the abdomen. I suggest you to follow your nephrologist regularly and also think of options like a kidney transplant from someone among your family members. A timely kidney transplant can do wonders to you and your family.
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