my dad is 74, his kidneys are functioning at 6%. He has enlarged prostrate glands but the doctors are not concerned of this at the moment. He is not on dialysis and is doing quite well for a person whos kidney function is at 6%. Can prostrate glands affect the kidney function and bring it down to this level of function?
Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Benign prostates' enlargement is most common among male around 60 years. This prostate will not make any impact over kidney, so need not worry. When retention of urine, if occurs than get treatment of prostate enlargement. Usually it is 18-20 gm, is mote than 30 gm get a treatment from a surgeon. Conservative treatment is sufficient, surgery not necessary. Good luck.