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Asked for male, 30 years old from Pune
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Hi, As based on this report there is no need to go for dialysis now. For adults, dialysis is recommended when the estimated glomerular filtration rate (gfr) levels reach approximately 10.0 ml/min. The serum creatinine and bun/creatinine tests are usually performed during regular blood work.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Located right under the rib cage, kidneys are a very important organ of the body. They are not only responsible for purifying your blood from wastes and excess fluid but are also involved in maintaining electrolyte balance, regulating blood pressure and producing red blood cell in the body.
In many cases, due to some medical condition, one or both kidneys may stop functioning properly. If not treated in time, it may lead to complete kidney failure and if the kidneys fail completely, dia...more
In many cases, due to some medical condition, one or both kidneys may stop functioning properly. If not treated in time, it may lead to complete kidney failure and if the kidneys fail completely, dia...more
Asked for female, 24 years old from Agra
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Diabetes and hypertension, if poorly controlled, will lead to kidney failure in 5-10 years or earlier. There need not be any symptoms that may indicate kidney problem until a late stage requiring dialysis. At this stage fluid can form in lungs and bleeding tendency can occur.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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A diseased kidney is one that has lost its ability to carry out the filtration process in a proper manner. This process of filtration usually sends the waste and toxins out of the body in a routine manner. In such cases, a kidney disease manifests which requires a number of treatment measures. Dialysis is something that enters the treatment plan at a later stage as chronic early stage kidney disease can remain in the patient s body for many years. When the kidney function comes down to 15%, then...more
Asked for female, 33 years old from Jaipur
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Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
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Generally cyst the kidney do not create problem if they are creating some problem you need to be under proper medical advice for further help contact me.
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Asked for male, 25 years old from Kolkata
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Your father has copd which causes the breathlessness and he needs to be treated by a physician in your area.
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