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My doctor told me today i can can hold off on nephrology and continue to hydrate. my creatinine is 1.53 and my egfr is 59 last time they it was creatinine 1.59 and egfr 56. i am so confused if i should follow my doctors advice and hold off?
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Impaired renal function due to volume depletion is not likely with those results. I could be wrong because you did not provide medical history, urinalysis and kidney ultrasound results. If either UA or US is abnormal, then you definitely need to see a kidney specialist. Kidney ultrasound is a must if it has not been done. You can get back to us if you've other info, take care.
Answered 7/26/2023
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Did the give his/ her reasons for the decision? It is always good to ask why, what , when etc of any doc. So if you have faith in your doc try the hydration and repeat test. no great damage will occur in a week or so . Good luck
Answered 7/28/2023
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