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16% kidney functioning require dialysis?

2018-04-19 06:03:01
Hello Sir/Ma'am, My uncle 's kidney working only 16% . Village doctor told him dialysis because of decreasing small size of kidney. I am attaching report herewith for your reference. Does he really requires dialysis? Thanks in advance, Satish
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No..he doesnt need dialysis..

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Based on symptoms and electrolyte levels  dialysis requirement decides

Answered2018-04-19 10:40:31

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