Is kidney transplant, effective for high creatinine levels?
Patient: My sis. has been suffering from a kidney disease since past 4yeras. Her S. cretine level is increasing day by day.. her blood urea nitrogen Serum is 36 and creatinine serum is 4.3 on dated 26.02.11. is there any solution to control or cure it..? Is kidney transplant is the only solution? Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist and kidney transplant surgeon,i understand your anxiety.Your sister has end stage kidney failure and can be treated with 2 options :1. Dialysis  or  2. Kidney transplant.Dialysis is mainly of two types : Hemodialysis or Peritoneal dialysis.A kidney transplant is the best option,with better quality of life,in long term.If she has no major medical risk factors,she should go for it immediately.If you've any doubts,send them to me,as a direct question.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.