Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Aug 20, 2023 · Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means that your kidneys are not working as well as they once did. Severity can vary but most cases worsen over months or years
Diet in chronic kidney disease - Patient
Dec 10, 2017 · Potassium. Normal blood levels of potassium help keep your heart beating steadily. The kidneys are usually good at controlling the amount of potassium in the blood, and …
Over 70 and been diagnosed with CKD3A? - Patient
Sep 18, 2015 · Yes, I'm over 70 and have CKD3A (not far from moving into B!). If what you mean by being "medicalised" is that you have been found to have high blood pressure and put on BP …
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) | Advice, Dosage, and Side-Effects - Patient
Aug 29, 2022 · Bisacodyl, such as Dulcolax, is used to treat constipation. It works by encouraging the muscles in your bowels to move stools through your body.
Why are GPs worried about kidney function with losartan?
Mar 26, 2015 · It was Ibuprofen that did for me too as far as my sole kidney function was concerned, leaving me with CKD3a now progressed to 3b. I also have high BP and to date …
Blood Test Results | Kidney Failure and CKD | Forums - Patient
Apr 26, 2017 · One tip though, is to keep an eye on your blood pressure and also your blood sugar as both can have a detrimental effect on the kidneys. I do see a renal consultant, but I …
Ckd stage 3b Gfr 42, scared for my future!! - Patient
Oct 6, 2017 · Hi I am new to this page, I am 37 with Stage 3b CKD, Gfr 42, hypothyroidism, and pcos. After myself having sepsis after my...
Reduced kidney function after sepsis. | Kidney Failure and CKD
Feb 16, 2017 · holley, those blood test norms that you are quoting sound as though you may be in the US. Here in the UK, blood test results are interpreted differently, so 'ellee12's' creatinine …