I Have Cortical Volume Loss In Both Kidneys This Was

Posted on Thu, 6 Feb 2020

Question: I have cortical volume loss in both kidneys

This was taken 8 months

Ago 1.2 creat

63 gfr

I feel like not enough urine although its ok

It says cortical loss is malignent
Well the report says volums loss doesnt that come with age
Is this different then necrosis
Is this a cancer
Will dialyses help if it gets worse
U need to get rechecked blood
Thank you
The merck manual says cortical liss gives you a year to live is that true

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
not necessarily malignancy, various causes as below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.

* There are many reasons for cortical thinning or loss involving kidneys as
chronic high blood pressure, dehydration status, obstruction lower urinary
tract, electrolyte disturbances , malignancy and others.

Kindly provide me further details so that I can answer your query completely.

1. Current symptoms in details as abdomen pain, nausea, burning urination
fever or else ?
2. What amount of urination do you pass during 24 hours period ?
3. Any swelling involving legs ?
4. Alteration in appetite, weight in recent time ?
5. History of diabetes , high BP or other systemic manifestations ?
6. List of current medications if any ?
7. If available, kindly provide report as an attachment in follow up discussion

Awaiting for your response.
Thank you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 days later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (0 minute later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have reviewed your attachment here.

* As per the details, your report of serum electrolytes, kidney function in
terms of creatinine and other parameters are quite fine and there is high
random blood sugar value of 150 mg/dL

If there is fasting blood sugar or HB1Ac report available, it would be better to comment over the same as well.

Thanks.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj