- male
- 60 Years
- 01/04/2021
What color is urine when your kidneys are failing?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
When kidneys are failing, the increased concentration and accumulation of substances in urine lead to a darker color which may be brown, red or purple
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Consult a Nephrologist
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View allMy dad's been dealing with kidney disease for the past five years, and we're actively getting treatment. Right now, it seems like his kidney function is between 17 to 19 percent, and his creatinine level is at 5.1. I'm really worried and just wondering at what stage does he actually need to start dialysis, and realistically, how many more years might we be able to prolong his life?
Dialysis will be needed at any point of time once the percentage of kidney function is below 15%. How well a person does on dialysis depends on how well heshe prepares for it. Your patient should get an AV fistula as soon as possible so that dialysis can be initiated in a stress free environment. People can survive on dialysis for years and even decades of proper care is taken.
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I'm a bit worried as I've been told that both my kidneys are small and show increased echogenicity. The left kidney measures 74x42mm and the right one is 76x46mm. What does this mean for my kidney health? Should I be concerned about these sizes and echogenicity levels? What steps should I take next?
Small kidney size with increased echogenicity suggests chronic kidney disease (CKD) or other renal conditions; consult a nephrologist for further evaluation and management to determine underlying cause and prevent progression
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My dad's creatinine level is really high at 9.8 ml, and the doctor is recommending dialysis. Do you think we should go ahead with dialysis or are there any medicine treatments that could be effective instead?
Dialysis is advised to the patient since the creatinine level is too high than the normal . Also Physician opinion is advised.
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