Chronic Kidney Disease Q & A | Igor Kagan, MD | UCLAMDChat

UCLA nephrologist Igor Kagan, MD, talks about about chronic kidney disease and answers to patients’ most common questions. Topics include measuring kidney function and managing the disease. #UCLAMDChat

[garethdavies]

I am 85, have ckd, and I am very fortunate. Dr Kagan is actually my kidney doctor and I get to ask him questions regularly "face-to-face." He is very supportive and unfailingly answers fully
what must seem to be endless questions posed by an anxious patient. From my perspective, having confidence in your doctor is a major factor in living with chronic kidney disease..

[joquartobeans]

I appreciate your review of kidney disease. It’s extremely difficult to get answers to questions about CKD and about personal questions about my care. Extremely frustrating and as a patient I feel totally ignored. Is it because there are not enough nephrologists? They have no time for patient’s’ questions?

[joanhawley]

Excellent, clear, and concise presentation. Thank you !

[lite]

Thank You Dr. Kagan for this excellent video. I have a question: If a Person has Kidney Failure and is on Dialysis 3 times per week can the Person go swimming in the Ocean, or is it too dangerous given the risk of infection, and the risk of bleeding into the water attracting sharks, etc.?

[txknightrider]

Great information, my father age 86 his kidneys are at 13%. DR told us he is at stage 4/5 . hi blood pressure and diabetic .

[observer]

I don't have money for doctors and have chosen to just keep living and eating whatever I want and trying to enjoy life. How bad will it get and how quickly can it take me out? thank you

[mohamedatismail]

I drink about 2 litres of Chinese green tea everyday obviously without sugar or milk. It is a very weak tea solution. Is it an acceptable substitute for water?

[joquartobeans]

My PCP has prescribed a calcium pill daily, however, doesn’t calcium injure kidneys? I am afraid to take such advice. What is your opinion?

[santanair]

I am 78..a female..with diabetes heart problem and high pressure..recently was diagnosed with stage 3 A kidney ckd..how long can I survive
HELP

[marilynerodrigues]

You are a great.but l have something learn from you.l have been a ckd patient since 2017. Iam 63years . my sugar level is normal, my pressure is normal. My creatinine is1.48, egfr is 39.l became ckd because of acute loose motion for inproper medication. What should be my proper diet. Kindly help me God bless 🙏 you.

[christianfondelius]

I think I have CKD my GFR was 90, and I have alot of bubbles in the urine. Im 39. Im really scared. I will probaly be sick when im 50.
Since GFR decreases with age. Im sad. I have turned around, with my lifestyle. But probaly to late. Im such an idiot, mad at myself, for not taking better care.

[diegoarevalo]

Hi doctor can you provide a phone number to contact you I’m in stage 3a

[MatildaFlori-gl]

You are a great.but l have something learn from you.l have been a ckd patient since 2017. Iam 63years . my sugar level is normal, my pressure is normal. My creatinine is1.48, egfr is 39.l became ckd because of acute loose motion for inproper medication. What should be my proper diet. Kindly help me God bless 🙏 you.