Patient's question:
I have been feeling unwell recently, often experiencing nausea and dry heaves. This is especially true at night when I have poor sleep, lose appetite after dinner, and also experience swelling again. Additionally, my urine output has increased, and I frequently urinate, particularly at night. I'm desperate—am I suffering from kidney failure?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, it cannot be ruled out as kidney failure. It is recommended to go to the hospital for follow-up early and improve tests such as urinalysis, abdominal ultrasound, liver and kidney function, etc. If the renal function test shows elevated creatinine, it can be diagnosed as kidney failure. At this time, further tests such as renal biopsy may be needed to identify the cause. During this period, it is necessary to increase water intake and pay attention to preventing colds to avoid catching a cold.