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What Causes Anorexia, Acidity And Weakness While Treating UTI?
Question: My mother was first diagnosed with CKD in 2009.After that she on regular allopathic medicines with monthly follow up check ups and she was quite well.
Her creatine level was under 3.mg/dl from 2009 to November'15.However since December'2015 her creatine level is constantly increasing and has reached to 4.65 mg/dl.
Apart from allopathic medicines she is on also on ayurvedic medicines from JIVA,Ayurveda since two months but there is no any sign of improvement.She was diagnosed with Urinary Tract Infection in July'14 and was admitted in Apollo Hospital XXXXXXX Parallely she had also undergone cather surgery.
Presently she is having the following symptoms.
1)Loss of appetite.
2)Sensation of vomiting.
3) Tingling sensation on hands and legs.
4) Weakness
5) Acidity
6) Weak Vision
7)Loss of weak(Presently she is 25.6 kg.Previously she was 31 kg.
8)Haemoglobin level is on decreasing trend in spite of giving erythropoietin injections.
Allopathic doctors have advised to start dialysis.
Is there any ways/medicines to delay the dialysis of my mother.
Please suggest what is the best to be done.
Reports are also attached herewith for your reference.
Her creatine level was under 3.mg/dl from 2009 to November'15.However since December'2015 her creatine level is constantly increasing and has reached to 4.65 mg/dl.
Apart from allopathic medicines she is on also on ayurvedic medicines from JIVA,Ayurveda since two months but there is no any sign of improvement.She was diagnosed with Urinary Tract Infection in July'14 and was admitted in Apollo Hospital XXXXXXX Parallely she had also undergone cather surgery.
Presently she is having the following symptoms.
1)Loss of appetite.
2)Sensation of vomiting.
3) Tingling sensation on hands and legs.
4) Weakness
5) Acidity
6) Weak Vision
7)Loss of weak(Presently she is 25.6 kg.Previously she was 31 kg.
8)Haemoglobin level is on decreasing trend in spite of giving erythropoietin injections.
Allopathic doctors have advised to start dialysis.
Is there any ways/medicines to delay the dialysis of my mother.
Please suggest what is the best to be done.
Reports are also attached herewith for your reference.
Brief Answer:
Your mother may need dialysis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Sorry to know about your mother's suffering.
Your mother symptoms may be related to increased creatinine level.
You shouldn't delay treatment because it will further compromise renal functions.
your mother may need dialysis and only this can reduce her suffering,there is no need to delay it.
However,requirement of dialysis shouldn't be based on creatinine level only,it should be assessed by clinician and GFR values.
GFR plays an important role in planning dialysis.
She may also need antibiotics depending upon culture and sensitivity report due to UTI.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Your mother may need dialysis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Sorry to know about your mother's suffering.
Your mother symptoms may be related to increased creatinine level.
You shouldn't delay treatment because it will further compromise renal functions.
your mother may need dialysis and only this can reduce her suffering,there is no need to delay it.
However,requirement of dialysis shouldn't be based on creatinine level only,it should be assessed by clinician and GFR values.
GFR plays an important role in planning dialysis.
She may also need antibiotics depending upon culture and sensitivity report due to UTI.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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