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hello doctor, my father is 58 yrs old and have diabities. and now doctor said that he have some affect in his kidney.So Doctor suggest him to have dialysis because his creatinine level is 11.8 . Actually I heard that Dialysis make a person very weak So can you suggest what i have to do? I will be very greatful to you.
Tue, 20 May 2014
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Hi,
It seems that your father might be having diabetic Nephropathy resulting signs of renal failure.
In this condition you have to follow the advice given by your Nephrologist.
There is no other option except dialysis.
Ok and take care.
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Hi, It seems that your father might be having diabetic Nephropathy resulting signs of renal failure. In this condition you have to follow the advice given by your Nephrologist. There is no other option except dialysis. Ok and take care.