Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Persistent Swelling In Feet And Hands?
Question: My feet and hands are swelling all the time. I am a little worried as my microalbumin/creat ratio has gone up every year. 2014 was 12, 2025 was 59 and last month was 82. What does this mean? I am diabetic and take metformin and glucofage.
Brief Answer:
See kidney disease specialist (nephrologist ) urgently
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I understand this could be very disturbing . This is an indication of progressive kidney damage . Proteins normally are not to be found in urine in large and increasing quantities .
Consulting a kidney disease specialist (nephrologist) in my opinion is an urgent imperative.
Depending on your blood pressure levels and other tests, a tailored therapy and protocol would be prescribed.
Thanks and kind regards as I wish you the best of health .
Dr Bain
See kidney disease specialist (nephrologist ) urgently
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I understand this could be very disturbing . This is an indication of progressive kidney damage . Proteins normally are not to be found in urine in large and increasing quantities .
Consulting a kidney disease specialist (nephrologist) in my opinion is an urgent imperative.
Depending on your blood pressure levels and other tests, a tailored therapy and protocol would be prescribed.
Thanks and kind regards as I wish you the best of health .
Dr Bain
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
