Suggest Treatment To Bring Down Creatinine Level

Posted on Sat, 7 Jun 2014

Question: Hi Doctor.

Please note: Its emergency so kindly reply ASAP.

My dad is 50 yrs diabetic with high Bp. yesterday we did a blood check up and creatine level is 4.8 .

please suggest what to do..

I have attached the report..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consult your physician....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Since you are looking for immediate answers, I shall answer on behalf of nephrologist.

Yes, the creatinine level is high. It may be from chronic renal disease secondary to high blood pressure and diabetes. If your dad is asymptomatic, it doesn't need immediate treatment. But dietary restriction and changes to him medication may be needed at the earliest.

At this instance, it is important that he visits his treating doctor, if not a nephrologist. He will need further evaluation such as blood urea nitrogen, serum electrolytes, ultrasound scan and so on. Avoid pain killers and nephrotoxic drugs.

Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (34 minutes later)

Thanks Dr for the quick response..

we have admitted my dad in manipal hospital and they r doing some tests..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hospitalisation was a good option

Detailed Answer:
I am pleased that he is already being evaluated. Manipal Hospital's has one of the best Nephrology unit as per my knowledge. And I hope they will do a good job.

I wish for his speedy recovery. Feel free to ask for follow ups before closing this discussion.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar