DR ELLIE CANNON: Are statins to blame for my kidney disease?

Q: I’ve been taking a statin and a blood-pressure pill for several years now. However, at a recent check-up I was informed that I had developed chronic kidney disease, which came as a total shock. I am 80 and have always enjoyed good health. Could my medication have caused this kidney problem?

One of the most common types of blood-pressure medicines are angiotensin receptor blockers, or ARBs, and often have an effect on the kidneys. High blood pressure is one of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease. This means that not taking ARB drugs is more likely to lead to kidney disease than taking them.

Dr Ellie replies: Unfortunately GPs and pharmacists are spending a lot of time at the moment dealing with medication shortages.Advertisement For somebody with chronic pain, the situation is particularly dire. Pain management is a whole speciality of medicine in itself, and it can take months or even years of trying out different regimes and non-pharmaceutical options to help somebody through.Using regular opioid medications may also not be the best option to relieve pain.

It can cause bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and, most commonly, tummy pain, particularly on the left side. It can also cause mucus or blood in the stool. What do you do to keep the grey at bay? Going grey has always been considered a fact of life – a fate awaiting almost all of us, some sooner than others.

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Strictly's Ellie Leach's heartbreak as trolls 'knock her self-confidence'EXCLUSIVE: Ellie Leach recently unveiled a brand new look after she was left feeling down following an influx of social media trolling, with many taking aim at her appearance
Source: new_magazine - 🏆 72. / 59 Read more »

Ellie Goulding kisses & cuddles young surfing instructor while husband Caspar Jopling remains home in...Ellie Goulding is spotted snogging surf instructor Armando Perez on holiday in Costa Rica
Source: TheSun - 🏆 64. / 61 Read more »

Ellie Goulding confirms split from husband in emotional statementSinger Ellie Goulding has confirmed to fans on Instagram that she and husband of four years Caspar Jopling have parted ways after 'privately separating some time ago'
Source: new_magazine - 🏆 72. / 59 Read more »

From Cheryl to Ellie Leach, here are the stars adopting 'suits all' fringesAs fringes become the newest and hottest accessory in the hair world, we look at the celebrities adopting the 'suits all' style – from Ellie Leach and her post-Strictly locks to Cheryl's jaw-dropping makeover
Source: new_magazine - 🏆 72. / 59 Read more »

Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier look loved-up as they enjoy 'date night' in LondonStrictly Come Dancing stars Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier have yet to confirm rumours they're dated but have been spotted looking very cosy and holding hands on a night out
Source: OK_Magazine - 🏆 12. / 84 Read more »

My friends were pushed to be doctors but I chose music and IbizaEllie Sax will be bringing her dancing music event to Liverpool's Hangar 34
Source: EchoWhatsOn - 🏆 74. / 59 Read more »