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Chronic kidney disease with eGFR 19

2022-01-14 15:41:28
My father is a diabetic with CKD. His eGFR is 19 and creatinine is 3 to 3.2... Is this indicate kidney failure? If not can eGFR can be increased?
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If he his creatinine has been elevated for a long time then it is CKD. We need to do Urine routine UPCR Ultrasound KUB as well as blood tests like urea electrolytescalcium phosphorus. He needs a complete review with a Nephrologist to determine further treatment plan

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