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Blood Creatinine levels

2017-04-04 12:55:15
My dad (age 64) has CKD an does dialysis twice a week. His creatinine level is ~10. His hand too shiver because of high urea. His Dr says this is normal for a patient undergoing regular dialysis. Is it true?
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His creatinine levels that you are quoting are pre-dialysis. After dialysis they would be around 3-4 mg/dl. Have faith in your doctor and discuss all your fears with him.

Answered2017-04-06 14:53:36

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