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Dialysis is a preferable treatment for kidney failure patients with a GFR (glomerular filtration rate) of less than 15. In this procedure, toxins, wastes, and excessive electrolytes are removed from the blood. The types include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).

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What is the safest treatment for lupus nephritis at 72?

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I have high creatinine levels. Are my kidneys at risk?

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Does controlling lupus prevent long-term kidney damage?

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Answered By
Dr. Ahmed Othman

Dr. Ahmed Othman

How to slow stage 3 chronic kidney disease progression at 52?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.comI have read your query and understand your concern.Several important steps can help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and preserve kidney function.

The blood clots have blocked the fistula in my left hand for dialysis. How to remove them?

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Why do creatinine levels fluctuate in dialysis patients?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have worked as a chief in a hemodialysis center for 20 months.

Answered By
Dr. Hariharan

Dr. Hariharan

Why is a patient with kidney failure, who stopped dialysis, unable to move?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your query, The patient has kidney failure with very high urea and creatinine. She needs dialysis for the same. Regarding her weakness, kindly show me her MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report.

Is dialysis required for a renal failure patient with a GFR of 13?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

What makes patients with pancreatitis and pneumonia sick?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.Basically, because of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), your uncle developed multi-organ dysfunction.

How to manage low eGFR?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.With an eGFR of 35 mL/min/1.73m², you are in stage 3b chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Answered By
Dr. Ali Osman

Dr. Ali Osman

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