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Suggest Treatment For Kidney Infection
hy my mum got severe itching that she cant sleep...........we took her to skin speacilst but still......she is diebetic had and under treatment of kidney infection and heart swelled due to lack of trasportation of water....now her legs has realy swelled and the itching is getting worse
wat is the problem?she is 53 years
wat is the problem?she is 53 years
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Dear user,
I believe that the renal function is not going in the right direction. Swelling is a symptom of fluid retention, as well as pruritus may be associated with hyperazotemia and hyperphosphatemia. I recommend a complete screen with serum creatinine, BUN, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, BNP, sodium, PTH, vitamin D. Introduction or increase of diuretics (in particular loop diuretics) should be considered by your physician.
I believe that the renal function is not going in the right direction. Swelling is a symptom of fluid retention, as well as pruritus may be associated with hyperazotemia and hyperphosphatemia. I recommend a complete screen with serum creatinine, BUN, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, BNP, sodium, PTH, vitamin D. Introduction or increase of diuretics (in particular loop diuretics) should be considered by your physician.
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