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What Does This Ultrasound Report Of Both Kidneys Indicate?
Question: Hello sir
My father's Biochemistry test
Sr.Creatinine. 5.4
Blood urea. 151mg/dl
Sr.Sodium. 138
Sr.Potassium. 5.1
And ultrasound report says
Right kidney is normal in shape with increased echogenicity measures 8.7 cm in length, cortico-medullary demarcation. Ureter is not dilated.
There is mild hydronephrosis.
Left kidney is normal in shape with increased echogenicity measures 8.1cm in length, cortico-medullary demarcation. Ureter is not dilated.There is no hydronephrosis
Sir as per hospital they said there is no hope as both kidneys hav failed. My father's age is 65.
Sir is this true.Can u Plz guide me
My father's Biochemistry test
Sr.Creatinine. 5.4
Blood urea. 151mg/dl
Sr.Sodium. 138
Sr.Potassium. 5.1
And ultrasound report says
Right kidney is normal in shape with increased echogenicity measures 8.7 cm in length, cortico-medullary demarcation. Ureter is not dilated.
There is mild hydronephrosis.
Left kidney is normal in shape with increased echogenicity measures 8.1cm in length, cortico-medullary demarcation. Ureter is not dilated.There is no hydronephrosis
Sir as per hospital they said there is no hope as both kidneys hav failed. My father's age is 65.
Sir is this true.Can u Plz guide me
Brief Answer:
CRF
Detailed Answer:
High XXXXXXX
The report suggests that the kidneys are not working well and are damaged. They may be working 10 to 15 percent only. This may be a chronic illness- means that the kidneys may not recover function- because the kidneys are small in size.
BUT you can not say there is no hope.
No one dies of kidney failure. Kidney function can be replaced by medicines and dialysis and the patient remains normal for years and is able to his job and daily activities. patient can go for kidney transplant which is now a very simple procedure- and can lead a NORMAL life with full potential and physical exertion.
You need to understand that there are stages of kidney disease. Upto certain level the patient can be managed on medicines, then with dialysis or transplant. I have many patients on these both therapy doing well for more than 10 years. Please discuss with your nephrologist.
We also need to find out the cause of kidney failure if possible.
Pease write in with more details of history and present investigations, so that i can give more specific information.
Best wishes.
CRF
Detailed Answer:
High XXXXXXX
The report suggests that the kidneys are not working well and are damaged. They may be working 10 to 15 percent only. This may be a chronic illness- means that the kidneys may not recover function- because the kidneys are small in size.
BUT you can not say there is no hope.
No one dies of kidney failure. Kidney function can be replaced by medicines and dialysis and the patient remains normal for years and is able to his job and daily activities. patient can go for kidney transplant which is now a very simple procedure- and can lead a NORMAL life with full potential and physical exertion.
You need to understand that there are stages of kidney disease. Upto certain level the patient can be managed on medicines, then with dialysis or transplant. I have many patients on these both therapy doing well for more than 10 years. Please discuss with your nephrologist.
We also need to find out the cause of kidney failure if possible.
Pease write in with more details of history and present investigations, so that i can give more specific information.
Best wishes.
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