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Kidney failure treatable
Is kidney failure treatable?
My father 65 having creatnine 3.2 and urea 80 from last 6 months.
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Once a creatinine has been elevated for 3 or more months, it is termed Chronic kidney disease. It is unlikely that it returns back to normal, he needs medication for preventing it progression. Diet modification to avoid high protein and hypertension control with few medications. Consult a nephrologist for further plan and preparation.
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You need to consult a nephrologist
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