- Male
- 65 Years
- 10/09/2025
My father is 65 years old and is suffering from hernia. The doctor has advised surgery. During the pre operative examination, his creatinine level was found to be 2.3, and we were advised to consult a nephrologist for further evaluation. Does this creatinine level indicate kidney failure? If yes, to what extent, and how can it be managed? Also, can we safely proceed with the hernia operation? For context, he has diabetes, but his blood pressure and sugar levels are under control.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
A creatinine level of 2.3 is higher than normal and may suggest moderate kidney function decline. It does not mean kidney failure, but it must be evaluated before surgery. Since your father has diabetes, regular kidney checks are important. A nephrologist can guide if its safe to proceed with surgery and how to protect kidney function.
Dr. Siri Suggests...
Take a eGFR Test (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) Test or Take a KFT with Electrolytes (Kidney Funtion) Test
Answered 10/09/2025
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