Chronic Kidney Disease Q & A | Igor Kagan, MD | UCLAMDChat

UCLA nephrologist Igor Kagan, MD, talks about about chronic kidney disease and answers to patients’ most common questions. Topics include measuring kidney function and managing the disease. #UCLAMDChat

[@lite6460]

Thank You Dr. Kagan for this excellent video. I have a question: If a Person has Kidney Failure and is on Dialysis 3 times per week can the Person go swimming in the Ocean, or is it too dangerous given the risk of infection, and the risk of bleeding into the water attracting sharks, etc.?

[@txknightrider82]

Great information , my father age 86 his kidneys are at 13%. DR told us he is at stage 4/5 . hi blood pressure and diabetic .

[@greatares1125]

Not good sign for your dad, look out for signs of septic shock immediately! That may be UTI pain via catherter. Dialysis will be used at this stage! He may be nearing death. Doctors don’t tell till the question comes late. Seek a kidney donor or donate yours could save lives. He is 86 of age.

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[@joanhawley2245]

Excellent, clear,and concise presentation. Thank you !

[@joquartobeans398]

I appreciate your review of kidney disease. It’s extremely difficult to get answers to questions about CKD and about personal questions about my care. Extremely frustrating and as a patient I feel totally ignored. Is it because there are not enough nephrologists? They have no time for patient’s’ questions?

[@mohamedatismail]

I drink about 2 litres of Chinese green tea everyday obviously without sugar or milk. It is a very weak tea solution. Is it an acceptable substitute for water?

[@joquartobeans398]

My PCP has prescribed a calcium pill daily, however, doesn’t calcium injure kidneys? I am afraid to take such advice. What is your opinion?

[@marilynerodrigues8169]

You are a great.but l have something learn from you.l have been a ckd patient since 2017. Iam 63years . my sugar level is normal,my pressure is normal. My creatinine is1.48 , egfr is 39.l became ckd because of acute loose motion for inproper medication. What should be my proper diet. Kindly help me God bless 🙏 you.

[@imtheboss1826]

Find a neurologist.

[@christianfondelius978]

I think I have CKD my GFR was 90, and I have alot of bubbles in the urine. Im 39. Im really scared. I will probaly be sick when im 50.
Since GFR decreases with age. Im sad. I have turned around, with my lifestyle. But probaly to late. Im such an idiot, mad at myself, for not taking better care.

[@Soulflowersun]

What caused your CKD?

[@robm2707]

You fine don’t worry 😂

[@Jboymarante-uu5li]

bp 127/70