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What Causes Progressively Reducing Kidney Function Rate?
My pay didn t tell me my kidney function rate was dropping She left the practice The doctor there told me it was 43 she looked back it had been dropping for at least 4 years It is dropping at a rate of 2 points a month I went to kidney specialist 5 months ago, he said to keep protein 60 or below and BP and diabetes under contro I am doing that it s still dropping now 33. Is there any thing else I can do I am on glucophage 1,000 mg 2 times day, and lisinopril and nor as for BP thank u
Mon, 1 May 2023
Hi,
There are several potential causes for progressively reducing kidney function rate, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Some common causes include:
* Diabetes: Uncontrolled high blood sugar levels can damage the small blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to reduced kidney function over time.
* High blood pressure: High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in the kidneys, making them less effective at filtering waste from the body.
* Autoimmune diseases: Certain autoimmune diseases like lupus can damage the kidneys and lead to reduced function.
* Kidney infections: Repeated kidney infections can cause scarring and damage to the kidneys, leading to reduced function over time.
* Polycystic kidney disease: This is a genetic disorder in which cysts form in the kidneys, eventually leading to reduced kidney function.
* Obstruction: Any condition that obstructs urine flow, such as kidney stones or an enlarged prostate, can cause damage to the kidneys over time.
* Certain medications: Certain medications can be toxic to the kidneys and cause reduced function, particularly when taken over a long period.
Your kidney specialist may include managing underlying conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, making dietary changes to reduce protein intake, and potentially medication adjustments. In some cases, dialysis or a kidney transplant may be necessary if kidney function continues to decline.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
There are several potential causes for progressively reducing kidney function rate, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Some common causes include:
* Diabetes: Uncontrolled high blood sugar levels can damage the small blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to reduced kidney function over time.
* High blood pressure: High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in the kidneys, making them less effective at filtering waste from the body.
* Autoimmune diseases: Certain autoimmune diseases like lupus can damage the kidneys and lead to reduced function.
* Kidney infections: Repeated kidney infections can cause scarring and damage to the kidneys, leading to reduced function over time.
* Polycystic kidney disease: This is a genetic disorder in which cysts form in the kidneys, eventually leading to reduced kidney function.
* Obstruction: Any condition that obstructs urine flow, such as kidney stones or an enlarged prostate, can cause damage to the kidneys over time.
* Certain medications: Certain medications can be toxic to the kidneys and cause reduced function, particularly when taken over a long period.
Your kidney specialist may include managing underlying conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, making dietary changes to reduce protein intake, and potentially medication adjustments. In some cases, dialysis or a kidney transplant may be necessary if kidney function continues to decline.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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