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2008-05-16 Nephrology - dialysis and haeparin with hair loss: Hi Dianne, Thanks for asking my help on "Allexperts". People who start dialysis do sometimes notice hair loss. Usually, it is temporary, and the hair will begin to grow again in a few months....
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2008-05-15 Nephrology - HYPODENSE KIDNEY STRUCTURE: Hi Stephen, Thanks for your question on "Allexperts". Yes, you should be concerned about the rapid growth in size. I would like to have more information on the thickness and margins (round or irregular)...
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2008-05-15 Nephrology - foamy urine: Hi Justin, I would repeat a 24 hour urinary protein estimation after about two weeks and see. If microalbuminuria persists, it is a cause for concern. In that case, you should get yourself evaluated...
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2008-05-14 Nephrology - Elevated blood creatinine: Hi Kelley, Thanks for asking my opinion on "Allexperts". I agree with your pathologist friend. A creatinine clearance of 59 is not normal. However, estimated GFR is not the best way to measure creatinine...
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2008-05-14 Endocrinology (including Diabetes) - synthroid: Barry, Your doctor's approach sounds like a reasonable one. For hypothyroid, the treatment is pretty straightforward: Diagnosis with a physical examination and blood tests, and treatment with thyroid...
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