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My mom has chronic kidney disease. is there any treatment available?

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Plenty.: Avoid nephrotoxins. Control risk factors for worsening ( htn, dm, etc.) begin medications with renal protective effect ( ace-i ). Get hooked up with nephrologist.

Dr Chauhan agreed

Answered 5/20/2013

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