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80 Years Old. Have Swelling On Leg And 40% Kidney Working. What Treatment Should Be Done?
Question: My father aged 80 year, is having swelling on his legs, local doctors says his kidenys are functioning only 40% and there is some water accumulation. which medician will be best suited to him for removing swelling and improving his kidenys.
he is prescribed Aneurine compound tab bpc and Avnet twice a day and one heart surgen have prescribed Unistar-75 and Torsinex-20. but his condition is not improving and swelling is too much on legs.
he is prescribed Aneurine compound tab bpc and Avnet twice a day and one heart surgen have prescribed Unistar-75 and Torsinex-20. but his condition is not improving and swelling is too much on legs.
Hi,
He has a complex of kidney and heart problem.
I can provide you guidance, though it may not be complete as it requires physical examination and a battery of tests.
He needs to be evaluated by a nephrologist and a cardiologist.
His diet needs to be adjusted - basically fluid restriction, protein and salt restriction.
In addition he may need iron, calcium and Bcomplex supplements.
Depending on his progress, changes can be made on the diet as well as medicines.
If the fluid accumulation is excessive and blood potassium levels go up, the doctor may consider dialysis to remove the fluid and toxic chemicals causing the symptoms.
Kindly ensure he is under strict followup by these specialists.
Unfortunately, there is no single medicine to remove the fluid and get is kidneys back to normal.
Hope this helps, kindly get back for doubts if any.
Regards
DR GS
He has a complex of kidney and heart problem.
I can provide you guidance, though it may not be complete as it requires physical examination and a battery of tests.
He needs to be evaluated by a nephrologist and a cardiologist.
His diet needs to be adjusted - basically fluid restriction, protein and salt restriction.
In addition he may need iron, calcium and Bcomplex supplements.
Depending on his progress, changes can be made on the diet as well as medicines.
If the fluid accumulation is excessive and blood potassium levels go up, the doctor may consider dialysis to remove the fluid and toxic chemicals causing the symptoms.
Kindly ensure he is under strict followup by these specialists.
Unfortunately, there is no single medicine to remove the fluid and get is kidneys back to normal.
Hope this helps, kindly get back for doubts if any.
Regards
DR GS
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