HI, My mom suddenly had body pains, she is not able to eat anything or drink anything. They admitted her in hospital. The white blood cells count increased a lot upto 20K, I am not sure which WBC increased in specific. Doctors started some antibiotic treatment to check for any infection. She is not urinating though they gave cylins and liquid. They called for a kidney specialist now. Could anyone tell me what the issue could be? Thanks in advance
Hi, Welcome to ChatDoctorWith information you have given sudden occurrence of body pain and decreased urinary out put and increased WBC count indicate infection may be in Urinary Tract or Blood which we call septicemia, and it may cause acute kidney failure. Giving adequate fluid and empirical antibiotic is correct line of treatment and once Nephrologist guides treatment/investigation may be done as she is in hospital. If she responds well to treatment it is well and good but if her renal function indicated by Blood urea and Creatinine level and serum potassium level and Kidney Ultrasonography, may be that requires dialysis, and hopefully she should improve in few days time. Take care Good Luck.