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Aged Dad S Kidney S Are Functioning At 6%. Has Enlarged Prostrate Glands. Can Prostrate Glands Affect The Kidney Function ?
my dad is 74, his kidney's are functioning at 6%. He has enlarged prostrate glands but the doctors are not concerned of this at the moment. He is not on dialysis and is doing quite well for a person who's kidney function is at 6%. Can prostrate glands affect the kidney function and bring it down to this level of function?
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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Benign prostates enlargement is most common among male around 60 years.
This prostate will not make any impact over kidney , so need not to worry.
When retention of urine ,if occurs than get treatment of prostate enlargement .
Usually it is 18-20 gm , is mote than 30 gm get a treatment from a surgeon.
Conservative treatment is sufficient , surgery not necessary.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Benign prostates enlargement is most common among male around 60 years.
This prostate will not make any impact over kidney , so need not to worry.
When retention of urine ,if occurs than get treatment of prostate enlargement .
Usually it is 18-20 gm , is mote than 30 gm get a treatment from a surgeon.
Conservative treatment is sufficient , surgery not necessary.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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