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Is Dialysis Needed Now?

hello , my dad's blood urea level is 183 now and creatinine level 6.8 . he is getting light vomitting sensation but there is no dizziness . do u suggest dialysis ? or u want us to wait for some more time . our nephrologist has prescribed dytor 40 twice , razo d , espogen 4000iu weekly once .
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what is your father's age? if it is around 60 or more then eGFR will be 8 ml/ min. if his symptoms persists( nausea, vomiting) then better to go ahead with dialysis.
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Is Dialysis Needed Now?

what is your father s age? if it is around 60 or more then eGFR will be 8 ml/ min. if his symptoms persists( nausea, vomiting) then better to go ahead with dialysis.