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Is Creatin Level Rise For A Person With One Kidney And Renal Stent A Cause For Concern?
Creatnine level rose from 2.2 to 2.67 in person with one kidney and one renal artery stent. Is this cause for concern? At what level is dialysis indicated? 76 year old male 5'4'' 154 lbs. Parkinsons Disease since 1992, Pacemaker, High BP under control, some low BP sudden drops due to Parkinsons
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i fully share your anxiety.
You must understand that, more care is needed in case of single kidney.A rise in creatinine from 2.2. to 2.67, is definitely significant.You must check with your Nephrologist, regarding dialysis, which is usually done, when potassium levels go high,urine output is very low,patient develops fluid retention,etc.
But renal artery stent narrowing, is also possible,which can be tested.
If you've any other doubt,you may send a direct question to me.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist,i fully share your anxiety.
You must understand that, more care is needed in case of single kidney.A rise in creatinine from 2.2. to 2.67, is definitely significant.You must check with your Nephrologist, regarding dialysis, which is usually done, when potassium levels go high,urine output is very low,patient develops fluid retention,etc.
But renal artery stent narrowing, is also possible,which can be tested.
If you've any other doubt,you may send a direct question to me.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Hello
Thanks for query .Your 76 years old father known to hypertensive and Parkinson's disease has recently developed rise in his serum creatinine levels from 2.2 to 2.7 .
This is mostly due to long standing hypertension affecting the kidney function .
Normally dialysis is advised when there is sharp rise in Creatinine levels above 7-8 mg.
Level of creatinine of 2.7 is acceptable for his age and has to be closely supervised and monitored under guidance from a qualified Nephrologist .
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query .Your 76 years old father known to hypertensive and Parkinson's disease has recently developed rise in his serum creatinine levels from 2.2 to 2.7 .
This is mostly due to long standing hypertension affecting the kidney function .
Normally dialysis is advised when there is sharp rise in Creatinine levels above 7-8 mg.
Level of creatinine of 2.7 is acceptable for his age and has to be closely supervised and monitored under guidance from a qualified Nephrologist .
Dr.Patil.
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