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2024-03-06 12:17:52
Male.age 65 hiv+ from 20 years on maintenance tablet . Kidney dialysis started from December 2023 15th Day by day dialysis. Creatine levels reached less than 2.8 in tests. Can he stop dialysis and maintain on drugs ?
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Was this creatinine before or after dialysis? And what was the creatinine and indication for starting dialysis in Dec 2023. Current urine output?
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He has to c if creatinine is stable or not increasing..if not his function is stable.. can u WhatsApp on 959798368zero.. will explain u clearly

Answered2024-03-06 13:28:46

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Hi It is not possible to stop dialysis for a patient on dialysis for 20 years. It is unlikely he will have any residual renal function to sustain without dialysis.
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