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How Badly Is My Father's Kidney Affected And What Treatment Should We Give Him ?
My father age 60, diabetic patent since 15 years, creatinine level is 5.1 and urea 93. kidney size is 8.8x3.4 and 8.9x4.2. I know his kidney is affected. I would like to know he is what stage , what is the treatment required & what is the next process. his BP is normal , he has no other problem now. he was consuming alchocal for 30 years now last 15 days he stopped. Kindly suggest.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
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Read your prob, your father has been suffering from diabetic nephropathy. may be he has CRF due to it. you should get 24hrs urine protein , it indicate extension of diease. you have to consult with nephrologist n start proper treatment.
Dr aseem 9982583020
aseemadhuri@gmail.com
Welcome to HCM
Read your prob, your father has been suffering from diabetic nephropathy. may be he has CRF due to it. you should get 24hrs urine protein , it indicate extension of diease. you have to consult with nephrologist n start proper treatment.
Dr aseem 9982583020
aseemadhuri@gmail.com
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