I know my kidneys are scarred and damaged. Do I have chronic kindey disease?Hi I am 29 and I have had kidney damage for over 4 years. My left kidney is the one that's scarred and damaged. I have kidney infection every 2-3 months if I take care of myself by drinking lots of water. My kidney function test showed that they are still functioning normally at this point. I also have liver disease and hypothyroid.. although my thyroid probably has nothing to do with it. I am getting tested to see if I have bladder reflux. I think thats what it's called. I always have protein in my urine also.
What I am wondering is: Is kidney damage the same thing as kidney disease?
Because I need to know if I need to follow the kidney diease diet or not. My doctor says I don't but I fell much worse if I eat processed foods or drink pop. I drink about 64oz of water each day and some cranberry juice every week. Any help would be appreciated!!
Okay thanks for the response. I have permanent kidney dmage due to too many kidney infections. I've had this for 4 years. It's irreversible as I said the left one is damaged I have had blood tests as well as been to radiology for some tests.
As far as the liver goes I had lost 30% of the finction of my liver when it was diagnossed. I have permanent liver damage also. It's from an overdose of tylenol (about 300) and about 200 other pills. Yes I was ill but because I was in a coma 4 days before being taken to the hospital my liver couldn't be saved.
So both are permanently damaged I know for a fact. What I want to know is: "Is kidney damage the same as kidney disease?"
Thanks
Posted by abijann
There are two blood tests that check for kidney
damage: creatinine and Bun (blood urea nitrogen)...If these are in normal range...then
there is a could chance that the kidneys will
heal. Protein in the urine is not good however.
Protein checked by a urine test, doesn't show up
much unless the kidney has been damaged.
You said you have liver disease but do not
mention what caused it. The kidneys are
second in line to fail after the liver fails. The
reason for this is because the toxins that
the liver no longer handles, the kidneys try
to dispose of and it taxes the kidneys sometimes
beyond what they are able to handle. This only
occurs when the liver is damaged to the point
that the cells have started to die and form
scar tissue inside the liver...also known as
cirrhosis. Hypothyroid trouble can also be
connected to the liver problem.
There is acute kidney disease and chronic
kidney disease. Acute means that it may
comes and then leave, chronic means that
it is ongoing. Damage to the kidneys, to
me, means that it is a disease. But, the
problem with the kidneys may be only a
result of another problem you already have
had and that is the liver problem. Once the
liver problem clears up...the kidneys may
return to normal also. Infections can occur
in many people with no damage to the kidneys
because of using antibiotics to fight it off.
Most people who are having problems with
their kidneys are told to limit the amount of
sodium, potassium, phosphorus in their diets.
Sodas have alot of phosphorus and
processed food contain alot of sodium.
However, a certain amount must be maintained
in the body since sodium and potassium are
needed for the heart to beat in rhythm and
for water retention. It is best to get the
advice from your doctor about what you stated
here. He has your blood work and can tell
you what you should or should not do.
He can tell you if there are any limits to the
amount of Sodium, potassium, phosphorus or
proteins you should be taken in or refer
you to a nutritionist. He can also inform you
how much fluid you should drink a day.
Most people who have had kidney stones are
told to drink alot...but too much fluid can also
overwhelm the kidneys if they have liver problems also. In cirrhosis of the liver,
sodium is retained in the body by this disease
and fluids have to be adjusted accordingly, to
keep things in balance.
Sorry that I cannot be of more help...just
giving you some things to think about and
maybe discuss with your doctor.
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