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Creatine level 5.2
My father with 70 years old has been suffering from CKD with diabetes & hypertension for more than 5 years. Now his creatine level is 5.2. but he doesn't feel any symptoms & suger bp are in controlled. We consulted nephrologist. Some doctors recommend dialysis but some doesn't recommend. I want to know if one doesn't not feel any symptoms with high creatine level (5.2). Then daylosis is necessary?
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Dr. Lakshmi Krishnan
Nephrologist/Renal Specialist
7 yrs exp
Alappuzha
If he is currently asymptomatic he just needs to be on medicines and diet Control.
If he becomes breathless, or has decreased urine output, generalized swelling of body, high potassium level, acidosis, drowsiness he will need dialysis, regardless of the exact creatinine level.
There are few other indications for dialysis, like decreased appetite, generalized itching of body,, nausea, vomiting.
Currently he looks like he needs to be on regular followup with a nephrologist. If and when creatinine goes above 7 mg/dl, it will be better to create an AV fistula.
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Dr. Harsha M V
Nephrologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi
Dialysis is initiated in CKD patient when he reaches stage 5 and develops symptoms. If no symptoms we generally wait till creatinine around 10mg/dL.
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