Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My father in law started dialysis, this is his 4th round so far. he has a gfr of 8, does this decrease his survival rate?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Unfortunately yes: People with low GFR have decreased survival. He needs to work hard to control his phosphorous, blood pressure, and not miss treatments.
Answered 6/10/2014
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hello. My father was told that he has two months to live because of kidney issues. He refuses dialysis. Any other options?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hello, my 70yo, 82kg father serum creatinine 2.25. Does this require dialysis already? thank you
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My father has hepatitis C (genome1) - 1 kidney - creatanine @ 9.1 - uric acid @ 11.2 - anemic - pottasium @ 6 - want to avoid dialysis - please help?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
My 85 year old father is approaching kidney failure. Is dialysis the only option he has?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Father (86)has been on dialysis for 3 yrs. Recently he has had diahrrea and upset stomach everyday. Is this a sign dialysis is not working anymore.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My father-in-law has a staph infection from a "fixed" artificial hip replacement, congestive heart failure and needs dialysis? Recovery?
My Father in law has Alb/ creatinine urine test result of 4,291. He is being treated with lasix.His GFR is normal. Blood results show Bun is 28. Bun/ creatinine ratio 27. Can he still have significant kidney failure with normal GFR?
What should my father eat, he is on dialysis, with metastasis prostate cancer, and hes diabetic?
My father just started dialysis last week. His wearing diapers because his not able to go to the bathroom on time is that normal?
Hi Docs,My father is 2yrs on Dialysis,he trying repeat to explain his memories regularly lik its 1st time.i kno its NT normal but wt shud l do? vitmn?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
