Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How To Control Fluctuating Creatinine?
hello doctor m father had kidney transplant 10 years ago.now his cretenine is fluctuating between 1.7 to 1.9 from past one and a half month.before that it was stable at 1.1.now he has fever and cough from past 4 days.he is not taking much food now.he is taking the medicine mycept and now doctors added sandymom also.his age is 60 and weight about 80 kg.height is 5.7 inches.
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist and transplant surgeon, let me advise you ,not to worry.
Mycept(mycophenolic acid) and Sandimmun(cyclosporin), are both immuno-suppresants, so the kidney doesn't get rejected.
The creatinine should remain in a close range.
From 1.1, if it increases to 1.7 or 1.9, one has to rule out rejection.
For this,blood counts,routine,urea,electrolytes,sugar,and ultrasound scan is must. According to reports, your nephrologist will advise, about starting steroids. If you want my expert opinion,send reports as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist and transplant surgeon, let me advise you ,not to worry.
Mycept(mycophenolic acid) and Sandimmun(cyclosporin), are both immuno-suppresants, so the kidney doesn't get rejected.
The creatinine should remain in a close range.
From 1.1, if it increases to 1.7 or 1.9, one has to rule out rejection.
For this,blood counts,routine,urea,electrolytes,sugar,and ultrasound scan is must. According to reports, your nephrologist will advise, about starting steroids. If you want my expert opinion,send reports as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Organ transplantation
Loading Online Doctors....