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Suggest Treatment For Kidney Shrinkage With High Triglycerides And Swollen Pancreas

Hi, I have a question about kidney issues. Brief background: all my life, I ve had chronic stones; 4 years ago, 1 kidney failed; I was just hospitalized at the end of Oct/ beginning of Nov for extremely high triglycerides, very swollen pancreas, & erratic heartbeat. At that point, it was discovered that my other kidney had started to shrink. How bad does this situation sound? I m worried because I still have children at home to care for. Also, I have very little access to medical care
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your concern.You must write age and sex.
By now you must've been referred to a nephrologist,for kidney failure.
A solitary functioning kidney with shrinkage,is a sign of failing function.
Check the following :1. urine routine,culture,and ACR;
2. blood routine,creatinine,RBS,uric acid,LFT,platelets,lipase and electrolytes. Repeat lipid profiles,ECG and echo scans as advised.
3. ultrasound scan-KUB,with residual urine (TRUS,and PSA,if male ).
If you've any doubts,send a direct question to me,with all reports.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Suggest Treatment For Kidney Shrinkage With High Triglycerides And Swollen Pancreas

Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your concern.You must write age and sex. By now you must ve been referred to a nephrologist,for kidney failure. A solitary functioning kidney with shrinkage,is a sign of failing function. Check the following :1. urine routine,culture,and ACR; 2. blood routine,creatinine,RBS,uric acid,LFT,platelets,lipase and electrolytes. Repeat lipid profiles,ECG and echo scans as advised. 3. ultrasound scan-KUB,with residual urine (TRUS,and PSA,if male ). If you ve any doubts,send a direct question to me,with all reports. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.