Chronic renal failure is also called chronic kidney disease. Here there is a decrease in kidney functioning to filter waste and fluid from the blood. Diabetes and hypertension are also the main risk factors for chronic renal failure. The symptoms noticed are weight loss, poor appetite, shortness of breath, swelling in the ankles, feet, or hands, and blood in the pee. Treatment is given based on the severity. Lifestyle changes might help. In later stages, the patient may require a kidney transplant or dialysis.
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Why has my mom's health deteriorated completely in a year?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 56 years old. She has been a diabetic for the last 20 years. Her health has deteriorated completely in the last year. We found out through a biopsy that her kidney has been damaged. Her gallbladder was removed as it was infected and had a stone as big as a marble. The mouth a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She is having hypoalbuminemia (low level of albumin in the blood). Also, her serum potassium is high. We have to treat serum potassium first with diuretics and Insulin infusion. If the serum potassium does not come below 5.5 mg/dl, then she can go for dialysis. I would... Read Full »
Does high creatinine level indicate renal failure?
Query: Hi doctor, My grandma is 80 years old, and she has a high creatinine level in the blood. She lost her appetite and feels so nauseous. She is sleeping most of the day. Doctors have cleaned her blood a few times. I want to help my grandma because I do not trust medicine in my country. Any guidance he... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An 80 years old female with renal failure on dialysis. I understand your concern. Kidney tissue can be affected by different factors, which can lead to renal failure. Some elements which are related to obstruction can be reversed. Still, others associated with medical con... Read Full »
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