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What Causes Elevated Creatinine Levels After Radical Cystectomy ?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015
Question: I had a radical cystectomy 2 days ago and the bun and creatinine level were elevated today. Createnine level is 1.23 Is that normal. I am also very concern since my abdomen is very distended and painful. I dont want to eat because if the gas pain. What can i do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Slight raising of Serum Creatinine is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have undergone radical Cystectomy and have distention of abdomen and your creatinine levels have raised to 1.23.(Normal value is 1.2)

Radical Cystectomy is a major surgical procedure and it is common to have distention of abdomen due to paralytic illus for 3-4 days .It gradually gets reduced once the bowel movements (Peristalsis) start and all the accumulated gases in the intestines are passed out.

Slight raise in Serum Creatinine level is normal and there is nothing to be worried about it.

You can continue with intravenous fluids and restrict fluids and diet till your distention is reduced .You will feel taking orally once the bowel movements are resumed to normal which normally takes 3-4 days .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (30 hours later)
My Dr wants to discharge me home today? Im still a little weak and my lungs are still dininish in the basis. Is it ok to still go home? Also, Do i need to go home with antibitics? Also, when would the pathology results done during surgery be back? How many days does it take? I jusy eant to make sure i ask the right question
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I have answered your query .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.I have answered your query through other fresh query posted on this forum.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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What Causes Elevated Creatinine Levels After Radical Cystectomy ?

Brief Answer: Slight raising of Serum Creatinine is normal. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have undergone radical Cystectomy and have distention of abdomen and your creatinine levels have raised to 1.23.(Normal value is 1.2) Radical Cystectomy is a major surgical procedure and it is common to have distention of abdomen due to paralytic illus for 3-4 days .It gradually gets reduced once the bowel movements (Peristalsis) start and all the accumulated gases in the intestines are passed out. Slight raise in Serum Creatinine level is normal and there is nothing to be worried about it. You can continue with intravenous fluids and restrict fluids and diet till your distention is reduced .You will feel taking orally once the bowel movements are resumed to normal which normally takes 3-4 days . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.