Can the doctor tell if one kidney shut down via a blood test?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

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Yes, they can indicate that the kidneys are not working well.

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After reviewing my blood report, my serum creatinine level is 1.72 mg/dL. Could you please advise what steps I should take next?

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Kindly find attached my mother reports. Her blood sugar levels are fasting: 88 mg/dL and postprandial: 111 mg/dL. Her urine report shows pus cells: 3 to 4 and albumin: +++. Blood tests reveal creatinine: 3.9 mg/dL, urea: 82 mg/dL, uric acid: 7.2 mg/dL, and hemoglobin: 7.7 g/dL.

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