Kidney Conditions Forum - What Tests Can Be Done Vs Urinalysis Results

My daughter has duplex right kidney and a renal function of 30% on right. She has massive scarring in the top section of the right kidney, her left kidney is healthy at this stage.

She has suffered since birth.

Currently we do do urinalysis tests daily and they continuosly show medium to high levels of Leukocytes,Nitrite,Protein and blood, 25 days straight.
When her urine is tested in the lab no trace of an infection is shown.

She shows symptons of illness with nausea, medium to high levels of pain in the lower abdoman on a daily basis. Her colour is very pale to a blue colour on different days.

We now have her on antibiotics and after 7 days her dipstick is still showing traces of Leukocytes,Nitrite,Protein and blood.

Can anyone advise if we should e testing her any other infection other than the obvious EColi.

Can a blood test give us more detail of infection. We have many specialist scratching their heads as to why the infection and how the kidney is being scarred.

Desperate for any help possible to stop infections and kidney deterioration.

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javatif

replied on July 1st, 2007

New User

Hi. Debbie - just responded to your other post, but caught your story here. I mentioned before I know others that have lived a long, healthy, happy life with one healthy kidney. I hope this helps you find some comfort. Ask your Dr. if he suggests a referral to a dietician (if he hasn't already) - I know for my personal situation I was put on a low - grade renal diet to maintain kidney health...maybe this would help?
I too have a situation that gives erratic urine results. I understand your frustration and hope you find your answers.
What is duplex kidney?
My heart and prayers go out to you.
Wishing your daughter well -
javetif

javatif

replied on July 1st, 2007

New User

Hi Debbie -
It's me again! Your story was so similar it sent alarms off in my mind so I just looked up Duplex Kidney and was amazed. I have the same condition but I have never been exposed to it by that name (usa vs. austrailia?) My DX is called Supernumerary Kidneys (my story is in my post "frustrated 3 kidneys"). I am very much in a similar situation as your daughter as far as the doctors are concerned. I have a few questions and maybe I can help provide some more educated answers. How old is your daughter? Does each kidney have its own ureter? Has she had a VCUG to rule out reflux? How frequent does she go on antibiotic treatments? You said she has 30 % total function on the right side - does the duplicate function? I hope I can help steer you in the right direction -
Wishing you and your family good health.
-javatif

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