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Blood Tests For July 2011

Friday, July 29th, 2011

The needles no longer give me the jitters anymore. It could be that I have become hardened to the pain or the phlebotomists (individuals trained to draw blood samples for medical testing) that I encountered were very good at what they do. I used to turn my face away to avoid seeing the needle going into the skin. Now, I watch the entire blood extraction process.

Renal function test, liver function test and lipid profile results
Renal function test, liver function test and lipid profile results.

I went for a blood test last Friday and then for the scheduled appointment at the UMMC spinal rehab clinic on Wednesday. Serum creatinine has gone up a little to 291 umol/L, nothing to be unduly worried about as it has been hovering around this level for a while now. On the other hand, the low-density lipoprotein level is above normal at 3.09 mmol/L.

The doctor advised me to watch my diet. Admittedly, I have been rather reckless with what I eat lately. I am scheduled for another blood test in November and also a KUB (kidneys-ureters-bladder) ultrasound at the same time. Hopefully, by going on a healthier diet now, the results then will be more favourable.



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Renal Profile For March 2011

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

The serum creatinine for March 18 is 279 u/mol as compared to 288 u/mol in August 2, 2010. This is not a significant drop but I am not complaining. It has come down from a peak of 299 u/mol in June 2, 2008. As long as it maintains at current levels, I am a happy camper.

Renal profile and liver profile for March 2011
Renal profile and liver profile for March 2011.



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KUB Ultrasound For December 2010

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Report for the KUB (kidneys, ureters and bladder) ultrasound done on December 27, 2010 at UMMC:

Indication:
Neurogenic bladder with renal parenchymal disease.

Findings:
Comparison made with previous ultrasound dated 11.2.2010.
Both kidneys are increased in echogenicity. Right kidney measures 8.6 cm in bipolar length and left kidney measures 9.1 cm in bipolar length. A small cyst is seen in the right kidney, measuring 0.5 x 0.5 cm. No renal calculi or hydronephrosis. Urinary bladder is underfilled and the wall is trabeculated.

Impression:
1. Echogenic kidneys which may represent parenchymal disease.
2. Renal right cyst.
3. Trabeculated bladder wall.

Generally, I would say that there is little change from the previous ultrasound. That is good news for now. Together with the slightly better results for the renal profile done on August 2010, I am happy. These are good news to close the year with.



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