My mom has a kidney infection, hence her kidneys are not functioning properly. Is it chronic kidney disease?
August 6th, 2008 | by admin |
vanawadoo asked:
My mom’s kidneys are infected. She takes regular blood tests and the doctor keeps track of the WBC, urea and creatinine level. There is fluctuations in her creatinine level but the doctor pays more attention to her WBC readings, which are normal. He says that as long as her WBC levels are normal, she has no infection and no need to worry about fluctuating creatinine levels. HOWEVER, the internet mentions about the importance of elevated creatinine levels and kidney damage. It says that high creatinine levels need dialysis ! It mentions about the importance of creatinine clearance in chronic kidney disease patient. My mom’s creatinine level is around 2.9, which is high. Does my mom has a chronic kidney disease too? Does she need dialysis? I am getting confused about this. Someone please help!
Michele
My mom’s kidneys are infected. She takes regular blood tests and the doctor keeps track of the WBC, urea and creatinine level. There is fluctuations in her creatinine level but the doctor pays more attention to her WBC readings, which are normal. He says that as long as her WBC levels are normal, she has no infection and no need to worry about fluctuating creatinine levels. HOWEVER, the internet mentions about the importance of elevated creatinine levels and kidney damage. It says that high creatinine levels need dialysis ! It mentions about the importance of creatinine clearance in chronic kidney disease patient. My mom’s creatinine level is around 2.9, which is high. Does my mom has a chronic kidney disease too? Does she need dialysis? I am getting confused about this. Someone please help!
Michele
3 Responses to “My mom has a kidney infection, hence her kidneys are not functioning properly. Is it chronic kidney disease?”
By lucee on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
For second medical opinion even if she is has an hmo they are on top of this question.
For second opinion even if you are worried and frightened about your mom to consider getting second opinion even if you nonmedical opinions if she is has an hmo.
For second opinion even if you nonmedical opinions if she is has an hmo they are on top of this understand that you nonmedical opinions if you are that concerned ask your moms doctor.
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By juST CaLL mE n!cOLe on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
hello there! her nephrologist can only tell you that final analysis. if your mom ends up with ESRD (end stage renal disease) she will need dialysis 3 times a week. but here are some signs at home to monitor: SWOLLEN ANKLES, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, SHE CANNOT LAY FLAT IN BED, SHE LOSSES HER APPETITE, SHE COMPLAINS OF BACK PAIN, SHE HAS HEADACHES, CHANGED MOODS, CONFUSION. yes her level 2.9 is very high she must avoid high phosphorus foods and watch her potassium intake. no bananas, chocolate, sodas, avacado things that are high in potassium. do you have family history for renal failure? yes creatinine levels must be watched with her as well. i hope she doesn’t need dialysis but only her nephrologist can clear that up for you. if you have any questions about dialysis please feel free to contact me.
By robin_anderson02 on Aug 12, 2008 | Reply
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