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2008-08-20 Nephrology - Blood in urine.: Hi Someshwar, Thanks for asking my opinion on "Allexperts". Blood in urine is not a common problem and should not be taken lightly. A detailed history, physical examination, other lab tests and imaging...
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2008-08-20 Nephrology - Bun/Creatinine Ratio: Hi Bernice, No problem. I would do a serum protein electrophoresis to rule out multiple myeloma. Are calcium supplements causing a high serum calcium? A high BUN/creatinine ratio is not very...
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2008-08-20 Nephrology - GFR and Hypertension: Hi Bernice, Thanks for asking my opinion on "Allexperts". After the 3rd decade of life, GFR declines by 1 ml/min every year. With your normal serum creatinine and 1+ protein in urine, I am not...
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2008-08-18 Nephrology - Iga Nephropathy: Hi Dwaipayan, Thanks for asking my opinion on "Allexperts". 1. Elevated WBC count can be due to steroid therapy. 2. Yes, you are not responding to the treatment. I would increase the dose of ACE...
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2008-08-18 Nephrology - GFR Low: Hi Farmer, Thanks for following up with me. I would not give much importance to a low eGFR if the history, physical examination and other lab tests do not suggest a kidney involvement. Any intravascular...
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