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Will Kidney Problem Lead To Weight Gain?

Hello, my name is Dianne. I have suffered from hypertension for over 6 years. Several medications did not work. My right kidney was removed in November of last year. My bp came down. I am now on only 200 mg of labatalol 2 times daily. I has been increasing. About two weeks ago I experienced and was treated for bronchitis with Z-pack then started Cipro three days ago. However, I am extremely out of breathe now and have muscle pain from my upper neck to my lower back. It feels as though I am bruised to the point I cant even wear a bra. I have tightness in my chest just to the left side. I also feel very tired and have been unable to work because of this and have gained 6 pounds in just a weeks time. Could this possibly be from my kidney. The last test showed 74% function of the remaining kidney. That was in January, It took two er visits with the chest pain for them to say it was bronchitis.
Fri, 26 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Sorry about your health condition, yes, kidney dysfunction may cause fluid retention and weight gain.Also uric acid accumulation lead to gouty arthritis or joint pains.

Electrolyte imbalance also present like this. Pulmonary edema also may present like kidney failure.Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks.Stop Ciprofloxacin intake. Get it done complete blood picture and renal function tests.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Will Kidney Problem Lead To Weight Gain?

Hello, Sorry about your health condition, yes, kidney dysfunction may cause fluid retention and weight gain.Also uric acid accumulation lead to gouty arthritis or joint pains. Electrolyte imbalance also present like this. Pulmonary edema also may present like kidney failure.Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks.Stop Ciprofloxacin intake. Get it done complete blood picture and renal function tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist