Urine lab report states that amoebic trophozoites were detected in a 61 year old male patient who has undergone a kidney transplant. Is this condition serious? What type of a specialist needs to be consulted? What tests need to be done to identify the parasite?

Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician5yrs exp

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Various conditions can damage the kidneys, including both primary kidney diseases and other conditions that affect the kidneys. Chronic kidney failure is associated with complications that can be debilitating or have a negative effect on quality of life. Anemia, pulmonary edema, stomach ulcers, neurological damage can be counted in those negative effects. Whether you have early-stage kidney disease or you're on dialysis, you'll likely be advised to limit your phosphorus intake. Nearly every food contains some phosphorus. The best way to limit phosphorus in your diet is to limit foods highest in phosphorus, including fast food, convenience foods and processed foods, which may be full of phosphorus additives. Foods rich in phosphorus. But if your uric acid is slightly high, you should avoid high protein diet also.  

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