Recommend the best solution for kidney problems in elderly
Patient: i have my father here in kuwait, and he is suffering for kidney problem for how many years and today we got the updated result that 20 percent of his both kidney are only functioning. what can u suggest the best solution? do we require a kidney transplant or another alternative? Please all in family now is in shock and chaos.Please advice Doctor: hithanks for posting in HCMI have understood your concernyour father is in the situation of need for renal replacement therapy1.hemodialysis - done in the hospital2.peritoneal dialysis-can be done at home3. renal transplantif his age is less than 65yrs and cardiac condition is good he can go for transplant whether cadaveric or live .if he is not for for transplant, be needs life long dialysis weekly twice or thrice depending on his symptoms.hope this helps youany further questions please let me knowthanks