Hi, I am a 26 M Southeast Asian, non-diabetic, hypertensive. I had an AKI last year due to renal hypoperfusion secondary to dehydration which may have been aggravated by my anti-hypertensive medication (Candesartan 8 mg). I had a negative dipstick for protein during my hospitalization.
I recovered quickly after IV fluid administration and the doctors switched me to a beta-blocker (carvedilol 12.5mg) since they discovered I had tachycardia.
This January, my doctor and I decided to switch back to candesartan since I had episodes of extreme fatigue with carvedilol. During this time, my doctor requested labs and we discovered that I had a high FT4 and a UACR of 10 mg/mmol (microalbuminuria).
My serum creatinine ranges from 74-88 umol/L which was my usual levels prior to the AKI. My latest EGFR is 123 with serum creatinine of 74 umol/L. My heart rate is usually 80-90s. Occasionally 100s.
My doctor has referred me to an endocrinologist and I was wondering if I should be referred to a nephrologist too. Could my high UACR be due to residual damage from the AKI or from my high thyroid hormone levels?
Would greatly appreciate to hear your opinion. Thanks!
I recovered quickly after IV fluid administration and the doctors switched me to a beta-blocker (carvedilol 12.5mg) since they discovered I had tachycardia.
This January, my doctor and I decided to switch back to candesartan since I had episodes of extreme fatigue with carvedilol. During this time, my doctor requested labs and we discovered that I had a high FT4 and a UACR of 10 mg/mmol (microalbuminuria).
My serum creatinine ranges from 74-88 umol/L which was my usual levels prior to the AKI. My latest EGFR is 123 with serum creatinine of 74 umol/L. My heart rate is usually 80-90s. Occasionally 100s.
My doctor has referred me to an endocrinologist and I was wondering if I should be referred to a nephrologist too. Could my high UACR be due to residual damage from the AKI or from my high thyroid hormone levels?
Would greatly appreciate to hear your opinion. Thanks!