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What does increased echogenicity mean?
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I am 24 years old. I just had a medical examination and it was diagnosed that I have renal problems. My creatinine level is 150 umol/mg. The ultrasound showed that I had increased echogenicity of both kidneys. I would like to know what is increased echogenicity. The nephrologist gave me Imidapril 10 mg (half a tablet to be taken once every day). Is this the right medication?
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Dr Vijay KherSep 24, 2007
Chairman,
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Increased echogenicity on ultrasound makes a clinician suspect a kidney disease as such changes are seen in various diseases involving kidneys. Your serum creatinine is also high, which confirms a kidney dysfunction. You need more investigations like spot urine protein / creatinine ratio to measure degree of protein in the urine and further investigations. Imidapril is an ACE inhibitor, which is a kidney protective drug and used for patients with chronic kidney disease. I would suggest you to visit a nephrologist again and get further investigations done.
Expert Answer
V
Dr Vijay KherSep 24, 2007
Chairman,
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Increased echogenicity on ultrasound makes a clinician suspect a kidney disease as such changes are seen in various diseases involving kidneys. Your serum creatinine is also high, which confirms a kidney dysfunction. You need more investigations like spot urine protein / creatinine ratio to measure degree of protein in the urine and further investigations. Imidapril is an ACE inhibitor, which is a kidney protective drug and used for patients with chronic kidney disease. I would suggest you to visit a nephrologist again and get further investigations done.
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