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Dr. Geoffroy Hallah Patrice
- Brooklyn, New York
- SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
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Why do my kidneys ache after drinking alcohol?
Renal pain doesn’t occur with alcohol drinking alone
How does high blood pressure relate to kidney problems?
Decrease perfusion
Do you have to go to the hospital for a kidney stone?
Not necessarily
How do you treat a kidney infection at home?
Hygiene and alkanizing the urine
What are natural methods of passing a kidney stone?
Drink plenty of water
What does protein loss through urine mean or indicate?
It means that she has glomerular disease
What is the affect of hypertension on kidneys?
Hypertension, if not well-controlled, could lead to kidney damage.
How many times a week do you have to undergo dialysis?
3 times per week. Dialysis by itself is not a painful procedure, but inserting the needles could be painful.
When is dialysis actually required?
Dialysis is usually indicated whenever the creatinine clearance is less than 10ml/m. However, symptoms of uremia or volume overload can be present before that, diabetic should READ MORE
Dialysis is usually indicated whenever the creatinine clearance is less than 10ml/m. However, symptoms of uremia or volume overload can be present before that, diabetic should be started earlier.
My brother is due for a kidney transplant. What are the chances that my kidney will work for him?
Very good
My mother is dealing with fluid retention in her body despite taking lasix. What can she do?
Perhaps dialysis should be initiated
Will kidney infection cause back pain?
You should have a renal sonogram. Back pain can be caused by renal stone, obstructive uropathy, and pylonephritis.
Do protein powders affect the kidneys?
Yes, this may increase the work load of your kidneys. If you’re doing that, you should drink a lot of water.
