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Low urine output following Iodine contrast study
Monday had a CT with contrast and since then my urine output has been very very low. Saw a doctor and had blood work and urine test, still awaiting those results. I have normal fluid intake and no signs of fluid retention.
Thank you.
I received a voicemail from the radiologist at the imaging center and he mentioned that this would be placed in my chart to make sure the techs will be aware of this in the future,( and to give him an update call)
If I do need a CT at a different location I will be sure to take plenty of fluids and see if they reccomend IV fluids before hand.
I have read some info on N-acetylcysteine may be beneficial if take before, while others say it does nothing, what is your advice on this.
The reason I ask is because I have neurofibromatosis and a bone tumor disorder along with history of kidney stones and will probably need many more CTs in the future.
I received a voicemail from the radiologist at the imaging center and he mentioned that this would be placed in my chart to make sure the techs will be aware of this in the future,( and to give him an update call)
If I do need a CT at a different location I will be sure to take plenty of fluids and see if they reccomend IV fluids before hand.
I have read some info on N-acetylcysteine may be beneficial if take before, while others say it does nothing, what is your advice on this.
The reason I ask is because I have neurofibromatosis and a bone tumor disorder along with history of kidney stones and will probably need many more CTs in the future.
Hi,
If you don’t feel anything, then there is a good chance that the values are normal, or at least in the direction of improvement. The kidney has a remarkable capacity to recover.
If the CT will be a recurrent thing for you, it may be prudent to take a lot of fluids (or to consider intravenous hydration) before the procedure is done, in order to avoid any similar complications.
Stay positive.
If you don’t feel anything, then there is a good chance that the values are normal, or at least in the direction of improvement. The kidney has a remarkable capacity to recover.
If the CT will be a recurrent thing for you, it may be prudent to take a lot of fluids (or to consider intravenous hydration) before the procedure is done, in order to avoid any similar complications.
Stay positive.
Thank You
I do sweat a lot and it has been a little warmer and may have sweated more than normal. However I noticed I have gained 5-10lbs lately, I am sure some of this is from not having a normal bowel movement in 5-7 days though. It has 24+ hours since my lab studies were done and haven't heard back from the doctor yet, so I assume my levels were in the normal range, or not dangerously abnormal.
I do sweat a lot and it has been a little warmer and may have sweated more than normal. However I noticed I have gained 5-10lbs lately, I am sure some of this is from not having a normal bowel movement in 5-7 days though. It has 24+ hours since my lab studies were done and haven't heard back from the doctor yet, so I assume my levels were in the normal range, or not dangerously abnormal.
Hi,
Is it possible that you may be losing fluid somewhere else? Is the temperature where you live particularly high lately that you may be sweating more than usual?
If you don’t feel anything apart from the noticed change in urine volume, the tests may help provide some clues. Keep the taking fluids, it may be better to even increase them. Follow-up the tests with your doctor as soon as possible.
Is it possible that you may be losing fluid somewhere else? Is the temperature where you live particularly high lately that you may be sweating more than usual?
If you don’t feel anything apart from the noticed change in urine volume, the tests may help provide some clues. Keep the taking fluids, it may be better to even increase them. Follow-up the tests with your doctor as soon as possible.
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