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Urology (Expert Forum)
High Creatinine Levels & Kidney Transplant
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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High Creatinine Levels & Kidney Transplant
by jestjug, Oct 10, 2007 09:55PM
Hi,
A cousin of mine has been diagnosed with a medical condition where his creatinine levels are more than the normal. He is 39 years of age. The doctors have advised him to cut down on his food intake and have also indicated about dialysis to be done in the near future. This diagnosis has been done in India.We do have complete faith in the doctors whom we are consulting and we do believe in what they have said.
I am writing here to get a second opinion just to see if there is any cure or procedure that could make his kidneys function normally and bring down the creatinine levels. Is Kidney transplantation an option? If yes, what will be the factors in general to be considered to do this? Are there any options available in the more medically advanced countries like USA that could have a permanent cure or a cure that could increase the lifespan of the patient?
Thank you
A cousin of mine has been diagnosed with a medical condition where his creatinine levels are more than the normal. He is 39 years of age. The doctors have advised him to cut down on his food intake and have also indicated about dialysis to be done in the near future. This diagnosis has been done in India.We do have complete faith in the doctors whom we are consulting and we do believe in what they have said.
I am writing here to get a second opinion just to see if there is any cure or procedure that could make his kidneys function normally and bring down the creatinine levels. Is Kidney transplantation an option? If yes, what will be the factors in general to be considered to do this? Are there any options available in the more medically advanced countries like USA that could have a permanent cure or a cure that could increase the lifespan of the patient?
Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 11, 2007 06:41AM
, Oct 11, 2007 06:41AM
It would depend on the cause of the kidney dysfunction. I cannot comment on the possibility of transplant without examining the patient.
Diagnostic testing can include kidney imaging or a biopsy - to pin down the exact cause. If there is an irreversible kidney disease, transplantation would be an option of last resort.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
Diagnostic testing can include kidney imaging or a biopsy - to pin down the exact cause. If there is an irreversible kidney disease, transplantation would be an option of last resort.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
Member Comments (1)
by bettyb0324, Mar 28, 2008 10:42AM
A related discussion, High Creatinine Level? was started.
by neo_40, Jul 09, 2008 07:41AM
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