Improved Kidney Function

[Snowpeak]

My husband has been at 15 with his kidney function for over a year. Yesterday he came in at 24. How can this happen? Grateful but confused. We see his Neurologist on Tue.

[pheebee]

If he had an acute kidney injury for some reason (caused by something such as medication, kidney stones, or a UTI) it would be likely to improve.you don't say whether he has changed diet, if so this could have helped.

[Snowpeak in reply to pheebee]

He went through a spell with no appetite and lost some weight. Just wondering if the lower GFR is short term. Time will tell.

[Darlenia in reply to Snowpeak]

Hi Snowpeak. Indeed, losing weight will improve GFR - less food byproducts for the kidneys to process.

[UniqueCKD]

Great to Hear Snowpeak! infection (such as COVID) can also lower GFR temporarily. Has he noticed that before with infections/colds/flus?

[WinJ3]

Has he been diagnosed for CKD?

[Snowpeak]

Yes, he has been diagnosed with CKD. He has been Stage 4 and almost Stage 5 for several years.

[Darlenia]

Hi! My reply was to Snowpeak who stated her hubby had no appetite and lost weight. There are articles on it that explain the relationship such as such as bcm.edu/news/overeating-hol....