Hiv Effects On Lungs And Kidneys

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Can HIV & HBV treatment have effects on kidneys

I recently started Atripla to treat both my HIV and HBV, although the reason I was urged to begin treatment was my HBV, elevated liver functions - my HIV was doing okay, with cd4 at 450 and VL at about 14k. i recently went for an ultrasound of my...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Yes, Atripla (the tenofovir component) can cause kidney problems. But, it would be more a functional issue or time, and would not be likely to cause acute pain like you are describing. Many things from muscular problems to internal organ issues... Read more »

Kidneys & HIV

Can Norvir effect my kidneys?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Ritonavir (Norvir) has little direct effect on the kidneys though it interacts with many drugs that can cause kidney problems. KH... Read more »

Kidney and HIV

I have nephritis membranous, where my kidney is leaking blood and protein into my urine and raising my creatinine level. My nephrologist is reluctant to use immune suppressants( cortisone or prednisone).He has tried Atacan to control my kidney, but...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

HIV can cause kidney disease (HIV nephropathy). If you have that condition then treatment of HIV infection is highly recommended to protect residual kidney function. Aptripla often can't be used if there is renal impairment since 2 out of 3 of... Read more »

Kidney Issues on HIV Treatment (Truvada + Prezista)

Hello Doctor, I have a question about what I should do about my HIV treatment with sudden kidney issues. History: on meds (prezista+norvir+truvada) since 2008, viral load is undetectable, CD4 at 700-800, % at 25. recently, i got my labs back and...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You may also want to discussing with your HIV specialist checking for protein, microalbumin in urine, levels of phosphorus in urine/blood, and other tests to determine fully status of renal function. Often a referral to renal specialist to look for... Read more »

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HIV/AIDS related kidney problems...

Posted by alexzander, 2 Replies

i have a question and was wondering if ANYONE out there knew even a little bit....people who are HIV+ (i myself have AIDS) but is it common to see tons of reoccuring kidney infections?! i mean these have been going on for months and months....i'm... Read more »

Lung Infection

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I have read that lung infections are common in HIV+ people. Is this true as an ARS sypmtom

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How common are kidney infections with HIV

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