Chapter 20

"We run some tests earlier to confirm the allegedly disease occuring from your little brother. The urine, blood, and eGFR blood test or kidney function test confirmed the result that your brother has Minimal Change Disease or the MCD."

"Oh God," sabay kaming napatutop ng bibig ni Krister sa nalaman.

"A-ano po ba yun, doc?"

"Minimal Change Disease or MCD is a condition that damages the tiny blood vessels in your kidneys, affecting how well they work. It affects children more than adults. MCD can result in nephrotic syndrome, a collection of symptoms indicating that your kidneys are not working as well as they should."

"K-kidney po?!"

"Yes, Ms. Unfortunately, nagkaroon ng complications ang kidney ng iyong kapatid. But don't worry, MCD is treatable. Most people with MCD improve within a few weeks of the beginning treatment. We just need to do the treatments and pray for his healing."

Medyo nakahinga kami ng maluwag dahil sa sinabi ng doktor. I held Krister's shoulders and started comfor