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Chronic kidney disease
My father is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease stage 3-4. His creatinine level is 3.8, Are there medication that maintains the creatinine level and slows the progression of CKD as well as reduces the chance of dialysis.
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As such there are no medicines to slow the progression, but it can be slow by controlling the underlying disease and its complications. Like diabetes, hypertension, recurrent urinary tract infections, kidney stones, h/o pain killer medication, Dyslipidemia, alternative form of medication intake, have to avoid this or control this to slow the profession.
Next Steps
monthly visit to your nephrologist
Health Tips
avoid fruits, fruits juices, coconut water, NSAIDS
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Dr. Salman Ali Sayed
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There are medication to slows the progression of kidney disease however full history and cause of CKD need to be elicited.
Next Steps
CBC
RFT
Urine routine
Usg(kub)
Health Tips
Consult nephrologist with these reports
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