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Hi doctor, my father is aged 73. his creatanine level is 6.59, blood urea 380, with normal na and k+ levels. he's having high bp, and is non-diabetic. recently, edema was treated with some medication.
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Kidney failure.: He is in kidney failure. He may even need dialysis. Seek help with nephrologist.
Answered 6/11/2015
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