Mild hydro nephrosis shown in renal CT. Diagnosed with kidney disease due to lupus. Had urinary tract infection. Treatment?
Patient: Hi my name is Jayme I recently had a renal ct that shows mild hydro nephrosis and it said course echotexture of the kidneys. 11.1 right and 11.4 left! I've been diagnosed w kidney disease in the past due to Lupus, however the nephrologist I recently seen said blood work is fine and "Im healthier then he is"! I'm so confused! I had a uti for the past 2yrs straight and frequently have infections and nephritis by scans! I know drs don't like to go against another, but in general what does this mean and do I see a diff dr? Help!! Doctor: HI, thanks for using healthcare magicKidney disease would be diagnosed by imaging and blood tests. The blood tests that are normally done to assess kidney function are creatinine, urea and also calculation of the glomerular filtration rate.Though the CT scan demonstrated mild nephrosis which is degeneration of the tubules in the kidneys the blood tests may have shown that there is no evidence of impaired function of the kidneys.This means that though there is damage so far the kidneys may still be able to function appropriately.I hope this helps