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A member asked:

How dangereous is it after a colostomy when the personhas low kidney function. ( creatine 3.2)?

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Kidney problem: The colostomy is not the problem. The high creatinine is the issue. It indicates probable kidney failure. Follow your doctor's instructions. This may be serious.

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Answered 5/9/2013

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See below: Already there is kidney failure, which may be acute or chronic. Colostomy can sometimes lead to increased fluid losses and worsen creatinine and kidney function. Talk to your doc about these issues.

Answered 1/9/2013

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