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My mother has renal impairment which is the s.creatin =2. what does this mean? what can she do for it?

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Dr. Fawad Qureshi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

See a nephrologist: Blood pressure control, Low protein diet, avoid NSAIDs expect aspirin for cardio protection, weight loss if over weight, Low fat diet to control cholesterol and see a nephrologist.

Answered 1/7/2015

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