What is wrong with my mother's kidneys?
Dr Vijay Kher
Chairman,
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Chairman,
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Q: My mother, aged 60 years, post chemo and radiation for Ca rectum was incidentally diagnosed with moderate bilateral hydroureteronephrosis. Her serum creatinine is 4.4 mg/dl. Is this a serious condition? What are the treatments available?
A:The hydronephrosis in your mother’s kidneys may be a result of radiation or of the basic disease colon cancer. The serum creatinine of more than 4mg /dl suggests a kidney function of less than 20% and she will need detailed investigations like CT scan, to determine the cause of hydronephrosis and treatment depends on the cause. A urologist should be able to help you in this regard.