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How Does High BP Affect Kidneys?
hello I was wondering my blood pressure is so high I tend to keep a migraine and now my doctor wants to do an ultrasound on my kidneys because of the blood pressure staying so high all the time my main question is how will my blood pressure affect my kidneys or my kidneys will affect my blood pressure.
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
Hi,
High blood pressure for prolonged duration definitely having bad effect over kidney. It can lead nephropathy problem and nephrosclerosis as well. Along with ultrasonography, I suggest following investigation as well.
-Urine protein estimation
-Urine glucose estimation (urine routine and microscopic examination)
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami,
General & Family Physician
High blood pressure for prolonged duration definitely having bad effect over kidney. It can lead nephropathy problem and nephrosclerosis as well. Along with ultrasonography, I suggest following investigation as well.
-Urine protein estimation
-Urine glucose estimation (urine routine and microscopic examination)
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami,
General & Family Physician
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