Monday, March 30, 2009

Jacob's Kidney Doctor appointment



Sorry I didn't post this sooner but I did take Jacob to Morgantown on Friday to get a kidney ultra sound and to see a kidney specialist. They said that his anemia is not caused from his kidneys or bladder which is very good except now back to square one on finding the problem. His Ultra sound showed his left kidney is swollen and the doctor said that it is probably from a back flow problem but there is nothing they will do about it at this time because most kids with this problem will out grow it as they get older and he also said that he is having traces of blood in his urine and a moderate amount one time showed up. They are not sure why he is losing blood though his kidneys but since it's not every single time they check his urine he said he is not worried about it. He did do some more blood work on him and said he would call me with the results this week. He also said unless he finds something major in this blood work which he doesn't seem to think he will then we don't have to go back to him unless something else shows up later. I was not at all impressed with this doctor and I will not take my child back to him. We still have no idea why he is losing blood in his urine. I understand it's only sometimes but he is 22 months old today and he has had 7 urine tests and 5 out of 7 had some blood in them. I also understand that all but one were just traces and he said it's not enough of a blood lose to make him anemic but I sure would like to know why he is losing this blood. So now we wait again to see his endocrinologist on April 9 to see where we go from here. Well, tell next time please keep him in your prayers and hopefully soon they will figure this out and we can get him all better.

3 comments:

  1. Oh wow! I agree with you on not taking Jacob back to see him again! I would be demanding a reason for his loss of blood too! Geez! I sure do hope that the appointment at the endocrinologist goes well and that they figure this all out soon! Sending prayers and hugs!

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  2. My goodness, poor little guy! It must be terribly frustrating to not get answers. Have you taken him to genetics? Maybe they could refer you further?

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  3. My thoughts and prayers are with you hoping you get some answers soon!

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