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My husbands creatin level has been extemely high the last 8 days while in the hosp. been on a catheter, what does this mean? level has been 2.76 approx

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Kidney Failure: If this was not present previously, than the illnesses that he is having in the hospital are leading his kidneys to fail. This may be a reversible condition that will improve as the sickness subsides.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2015

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