Suggest Treatment For High Creatinine And Uric Acid Levels

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

Question: my father is having high creatinine of 2 and high uric acid during latest body check up. he is 62 years old.
Could you please advice next step?
should we consult nephrologist or urologist?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Visit a nephrologist

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.

You should definitely consult a nephrologist as the raised creatinine level indicates a compromised kidney function. His blood needs to be tested for fasting blood sugar and HbA1c level and a DTPA scan needs to be done to assess renal function.

Unless he has bony pain, nothing needs to be done for the raised uric acid level except for taking allopurinol during episodes of pain and flare ups.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 minutes later)

Thank you doctor. he is having swalling in legs as well. Do it indicates about any specifics?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kidney function deteriorating

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

The faltering kidney function should have led to the kidneys not being able to eliminate the excess water and that could lead to the swelling of legs. Visit a nephrologist at the earliest.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar