Presentation of renal disease Flashcards
1
Q
Often asymptomatic as an incidental finding on imaging. So, what investigations do you do in this case?
A
Urinalysis - check for microscopic haematuria - check for proteinuria eGFR Blood pressure
2
Q
Systemic presentation - which diseases are kidney disease related to
A
Diabetes mellitus Connective tissue disorders Hypertension Vascular disease Endocartditis
3
Q
Local renal presentation
A
Loin/abdominal pain
Macroscopic haematuria
4
Q
Kidney disease can be related to gout. True or false?
A
True
5
Q
List some medications that can interfere with kidney function
A
ACE inhibitor ARB Diuretics Antibiotics - gentamicin - trimethoprim PPI CT contrast scans
6
Q
Investigations
A
Blood pressure eGFR - measure kidney function Urinalysis Urine protein quantification - 24 hour urine collection Urine microscopy
7
Q
How much protein should be in the urine in a normal person:
A
None
8
Q
What is the proteinuria level for asymptomatic low grade proteinuria ?
A
<1g/day
9
Q
What is the proteinuria level for heavy proteinuria?
A
1-3g/day
10
Q
What is the proteinuria level in the nephrotic range?
A
> 3g/day
