I am sheikh Azam Nuruddin from Assam..I am worried about my fathers kidney problem.He is a diabetic patient for last 20 years now his creatinine level is 7.2 and swelling starts.Doctors prescribes Laxis injection for the swelling.His Blood sugar goes down but BP is 190/95.plz advise what would be the better treatment.He is 60 years of Age.
helloThanks for query. Your father who is 60 years old father is known diabetic has raised serum creatinine level of 7.2. The raised creatinine level is due to what is called as Diabetic Nephropathy. Please consult qualified Nephrologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis3) Renal function test He may ask for doing Renal Biopsy to confirm the stage of renal parenchymal disease. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. He needs Dialysis at frequent intervals and proper control of diabetes with Insulin. Chat Doctor.