Question 1

I'm really worried about my father. He's 67 and has been dealing with diabetes for 25 years, which has now affected his kidneys. Back in October 2016, his creatinine level was at 2.92, and we were told he's got CKD. By December 2016, it climbed to 3.0, and in January 2017, it shot up to 4.77. He stopped eating and became really inactive, and we had to rush him to the hospital. Then on January 25th, his creatinine was 6.7, and just two days later, it jumped to 7.7, even with all the medications he's on.

His diabetes levels range between 130-200 for fasting and post-lunch, and they say it's under control. His blood pressure averages between 137 to 140 daily. Both ECG and 2Decho came out fine, but his hemoglobin is low at 8, and his potassium is at 4.2. Given these numbers, especially with his creatinine levels rising so quickly, I'm really anxious. What should we do next? Are there any specific treatments or precautions we need to consider to help manage his condition better?

Accepted Answer

Ideally he must be taken up for Dialysis to bring creatinine atleast less than 5 with good urine output and normal electrolytes,dont worry follow your doctors advice

Question 2

Can CKD be cured?

Accepted Answer

No cure for CKD, but treatment can relieve symptoms and stop it getting worse.

Question 3

Is there a way to stop dialysis and lower creatinine levels with Ayurvedic treatment? My patient has been on dialysis using an AV fistula for the past year and their creatinine level is 10. They have CKD stage 5. What can be done?

Accepted Answer

No thats harmful,it would lead him into coma,follow your doctors advice and dont stop dialysis

I'm worried about my mom's perfusion index. It's always between 2.3 to 3.1. Should I be concerned? She's dealing with CKD, is on dialysis, and has multiple myeloma. She's 53. What should I keep an eye on with these health issues?

normal range index

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