Suggest Treatment For Kidney Infection With The History Of Stroke

Posted on Fri, 25 Sep 2015

Question: 87 year old went to er has kidney infection and bladder infection and now they say that there might be some damage around heart. had major stroke about 20 years ago, has kidney problems over past 5 years something kidney Re something. if she has a damaged artery they wouldn't operate on her would they? her health is not good, mind is sharp thou. 3 years ago had knee replacement got infected they tried again now in wheel chair.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
They can treat kidney first

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
Unfortunately, from the query it is not clear what kind of heart problem is there.
The need of surgery will change as per the condition.
If it's a heart attack , surgery has to be done.
If it's just abnormal pumping , they can wait to treat the kidney infection first and then move ahead with the treatment of the heart.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I have answered to the maximum capacity considering the information contained in this question. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

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