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Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services for severe shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, a seizure, or difficulty waking.

    These symptoms are not specific to ADTKD, but they can signal a serious complication that needs immediate care.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Contact the kidney care team promptly for persistent vomiting or diarrhea, reduced fluid intake, a clear decrease in urination, new swelling, repeated gout attacks, or symptoms that may represent a medicine side effect.

    Seek urgent medical assessment for severe weakness, persistent inability to keep fluids down, rapidly worsening swelling, or new confusion.

    Planning does not mean dialysis is immediately required.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Routine follow-up is usually coordinated by a nephrologist.

    Visit frequency depends on kidney function, the rate of change, blood pressure, laboratory abnormalities, and the genetic form.

    Follow-up may include blood and urine tests, medication review, assessment for gout or anemia, and discussion of family testing.

The article also says

If kidney function is approaching kidney failure, early planning allows time to discuss transplant evaluation, living donation, dialysis choices, and supportive care.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.