I used to be addicted to narcotic painkillers, many of which contained acetaminophen or ibuprofen along with the narcotic. I was a drinker too. It's been about 3 years since I stopped. They always check my liver enzymes at the doctor. They were elevated, but came back down to normal shortly after I got clean. I don't think they ever checked my kidneys though. what would be some signs that I have any kidney damage?
Pain in the abdomen?
edema (swelling) in your legs and feet, decrease urine output, ask the doc to check your kidney function. there are many test they can perform
I heard that your skin starts to tint yellow when you're having kidney problems.
Hmm… dunno other than that.
I am sure they checked the kidneys too.
if the kidney to be affected by acetaminophen, it will need about 10 kg collectively & the first sign will be elevated blood urea & serum creatinin.
you will feel the symptomes only when the disease is really advanced .
i think you are OK.
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My uncle was on dialysis for kidney damage/failure (not sure which). His disease was due to alcohol abuse for many many years. I know that he had pain in his lower back (where kidneys are located). Also, infrequent urination or even discolored urine such as very dark to me would indicate some kidney problems. I'm no doctor but have to drink lots of water because of previous kidney and UT infections. Pee a lot!!
Laboratory tests are almost always aimed at: urea, creatinine, electrolytes, and urinalysis– which is frequently the key test in suggesting a diagnosis. please conduct the test for microalbuminuria while conducting test for Urine analysis. you will know about the kidney damage only at the final stage-no symptoms.
I had a kidney transplant just over a year ago. best thing is watch for swelling in the ankle area, decreased urine output. muscle weakness. discoloration of the urine. if you are worried go to your doctor and have them send you for bloodwork and a urine test
Symptoms and signs of kidney damage are usually very late, if you want to know do urine test for protein, and blood test for urea and creatinine.