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Asking For Mother, Female 58, Lahore

is it safe for a diabetic patient to go for CT scan with this serum creatinine result.she is advised to intake more water before and after CT scan.

Vascular Surgeon in Lahore - Dr. Ilyas Sadiq

Dr. Ilyas Sadiq - Vascular Surgeon

MBBS, FCPS (Surgery), FRCS (General Surgery) UK, Diplomate Intercollegiate Specialty Board (UK), CCST (Ireland), EITS (France) | Lahore

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she should drink plenty of water for two days, Repeat this test again, if it improves she can go for CT angio

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ok sir.
Thank you.

2 years ago

Rehabilitation Medicine in London - Dr. Muhammad Arslan Ali

Dr. Muhammad Arslan Ali - Rehabilitation Medicine

MBBS, Certified in Diabetes Care (UK), Diploma in Diabetes (UK), Diploma, Diploma in Rheumatology (UK) in Sports & Exercise Medicine (UK), Diploma in Pain Management (UK), MSc Musculoskeletal , M-MBA Healthcare (UK)Care (UK), | London

Totally agree with the advise , also to recheck the creatinine after the CT

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ok sir.Thank you.

2 years ago

Internal Medicine Specialist in Gujranwala - Dr. Shaukat

Dr. Shaukat - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) | Gujranwala

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53 Positive Reviews

CT scan plain can be done. CT with contrast is NOT advisable

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ok sir

2 years ago

Family Medicine in Karachi - Dr. Aileeya Fatima Shah

follow the given advise ? lots of prayer for the patient.

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Thank you

2 years ago

Internal Medicine Specialist in Karachi - Dr. Ayesha Khalil

Dr. Ayesha Khalil - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, MRCP (Medicine) | Karachi

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your primary consultant who has ordered the CT scan should corrdinate with a nephrologist and the radiology department to devise a management plan. Patients need multidisciplinary care. one test report without any history or comprehensive investigatiin findings are not adequate for anyone to give any advice on a text message.

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ok mam

2 years ago

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If it is plan CT is ok but if they are doing with contrast.... Nephrologist opinion should be taken

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ok sir

2 years ago

General Surgeon in Karachi - Dr. Syed Altaf Naqvi

Dr. Syed Altaf Naqvi - General Surgeon

MBBS, MSc, FRCSI (Surgery) | Karachi

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44 Positive Reviews

ok to have CT scan, don't worry

General Practitioner in Rawalpindi - Dr. Naveed Aslam

please book an online appointment for further discussion

General Practitioner in Peshawar - Dr. Tayyab Rehman

Yes it's fine to go for CT scan

General Surgeon in Multan - Dr. Naveed Akhtar

Dr. Naveed Akhtar - General Surgeon

MBBS, FCPS (Surgery), FCPS (Urology) | Multan

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41 Positive Reviews

Yes she can
as advised to take more water

General Surgeon in Quetta - Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Anwar Bugti

Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Anwar Bugti - General Surgeon

MBBS, FCPS (General Surgery), MRCPS | Quetta

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2 Positive Reviews

yes.if c.t scan is necessary

Medical Specialist in Sargodha - Dr. Waqas Ahmad Madni

Dr. Waqas Ahmad Madni - Medical Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) | Sargodha

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16 Positive Reviews

yes for sure if CT scan is necessary
and drink more water as advised

Medical Specialist in Islamabad - Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz Ashraf

Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz Ashraf - Medical Specialist

MBBS, MRCP (UK) | Islamabad

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Short answer is yes, it is safe to go for ct with contrast in this case. Do follow the advice for increased water intake before and after.( upto 3 hours before and 6 to 12 hours after).
the long answer is that getting ct contrast done in this case has a relatively increased risk of causing kidney damage. so it is about weighing the risk of cancer scan complication vs burden of disease due to missed diagnoses of problem for which ct is advised. ct without contrast would be a better option if possible

Family Medicine in Gujranwala - Dr. Muhammad Ali

Dr. Muhammad Ali - Family Medicine

MBBS , MD , Family Physician | Gujranwala

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2 Positive Reviews

Plain CT could be performed. Contrast not advised

Family Medicine in Lahore - Dr. Sadaf Haris

Dr. Sadaf Haris - Family Medicine

MBBS, FCPS | Lahore

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plain CT can be done but Contrast should not be given without Nephrologist opinion. Also, please repeat Creatinine after plenty of fluids intake and consult Nephrologist if raised.


General Practitioner in sargodha - Dr. Summyia Sadia

Dr. Summyia Sadia - General Practitioner

MBBS, DMJ (Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence) | sargodha

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yes.CT should be done with more water intake

General Practitioner in Lahore - Dr. Adeen Nida

No. plz consult a nephrologist first then go for any kind of CT scan ( with or without contrast ).

Internal Medicine Specialist in Timergara - Dr. Faisal Khan

Dr. Faisal Khan - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) | Timergara

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1 Positive Reviews

Yes, you can do with less nephrotoxic contrast media.

Internal Medicine Specialist in Timergara - Dr. Faisal Khan
Dr. Faisal Khan - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) | Timergara | Book Appointment

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The CIN Consensus Working Panel found that adequate intravenous volume expansion with isotonic crystalloids (1-1.5 mL/kg/h), 3-12 hours before the procedure and continued for 6-24 hours afterward, decreases the incidence of CIN in patients at risk.

2 years ago

Family Medicine in Rawalpindi - Dr. Maria Tariq

Dr. Maria Tariq - Family Medicine

MBBS | Rawalpindi

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if depends on why do you want to proceed for CT scan. if its really important for treatment or diagnosis then yes but only under nephrologist care and good hydration status of patient

Internal Medicine Specialist in Lahore - Dr. Syed Sibtain Ul Hassan

Dr. Syed Sibtain Ul Hassan - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) | Lahore

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28 Positive Reviews

Yes but under strict protocols

General Practitioner in Lahore - Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Ilyas

Kindly consult nephrologist.

General Physician in Quetta - Dr. Tariq Badini

Dr. Tariq Badini - General Physician

MBBS, FCPS (Internal Medicine) | Quetta

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19 Positive Reviews

yes... ct scan can be done.... hydrate the patient well and then check creatine regularly

Medical Specialist in Multan - Dr. Nasir Abbas

Dr. Nasir Abbas - Medical Specialist

MBBS, FCPS-R | Multan

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36 Positive Reviews

yes but it's better to hydrate patient well before and after test and then check Serum creatinine regularly for 3-4 days.

General Practitioner in Lahore - Dr. Hira Javed

Dr. Hira Javed - General Practitioner

MBBS, Medical Aesthetics Training | Lahore

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1 Positive Reviews

Yes she can undergo CT Scan. Just make sure she drinks plenty of fluids and monitor S. Cret afterwards

Internal Medicine Specialist in Lahore - Dr. Syeda Huma Zartash

Dr. Syeda Huma Zartash - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, MRCP (Medicine), MRCGP | Lahore

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Yes, but ensure hydration before CT

General Practitioner in Faisalabad - Dr. Ahmad Bilal

Yes!! There wont be any complications regarding such Cret. value as far as She hydrates herself as much She can!! and yes monitor after test values as well!! moreover depends upon patient to patient condition!!

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yes but hydrate before and after scan

General Practitioner in Lahore - Dr. Maryam Saleem

Patient should hydrate herself adequately before the CT, if it's necessary. CT contrast is nephrogenic, therefore you should consult a nephrologist too. Or monitor RFTs later.

Internal Medicine Specialist in Lahore - Dr. Ali Shuaib Ashraf

Dr. Ali Shuaib Ashraf - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (MEDICINE) | Lahore

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34 Positive Reviews

which area of CT Scan

Internal Medicine Specialist in Lahore - Prof. Dr. Saira Mustehsan

Prof. Dr. Saira Mustehsan - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), MCPS (Medicine), M.PHIL (PUBLIC HEALTH & PREVENTIVE MEDICINE), Ph.D. (PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE) | Lahore

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38 Positive Reviews

yes absolutely fine if she is conscious and well oriented in time place and person

General Surgeon in Faisalabad - Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Dilawaiz Mujahid

Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Dilawaiz Mujahid - General Surgeon

MBBS, FCPS (Surgery) | Faisalabad

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13 Positive Reviews

yes at this level of creatinine CT scan is possible .... hydration in important

General Practitioner in Rawalpindi - Dr. Hina Dildar

AoA yeah u can go for scan but keep the patient hydrated or give 500 ml normal saline after the test

Internal Medicine Specialist in Karachi - Dr. Syed Sardar Ali

Dr. Syed Sardar Ali - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) | Karachi

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40 Positive Reviews

dont do with contrast

General Practitioner in Multan - Dr. Momal Fatima

yes she can get a CT, do repeat the test after the scan as well. and stay well hydrated

Internal Medicine Specialist in Islamabad - Dr. Nargis Tasleem

Dr. Nargis Tasleem - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), MCPS (Medicine) | Islamabad

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30 Positive Reviews

yes she can go for it with proper hydration and precautions

General Surgeon in Rawalpindi - Dr. Gohar Rasheed

Dr. Gohar Rasheed - General Surgeon

MBBS, FCPS | Rawalpindi

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4 Positive Reviews

can't be commented upon without proper history and examination

General Practitioner in Multan - Dr. Fatima Gilani

Yes but care must be taken if CT with contrast. Repeat kidney tests after CT

General Surgeon in Lahore - Asst. Prof. Dr. Saeeda

CT without contrast she can do
but not with contrast
if she want take CT with contrast then must take advise from nephrologist

Diabetologist in Karachi - Dr. Sabahat Adeel

Dr. Sabahat Adeel - Diabetologist

MBBS, Diploma in Diabetes | Karachi

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18 Positive Reviews

no its not advised

Diabetologist in Karachi - Dr. Sabahat Adeel

Dr. Sabahat Adeel - Diabetologist

MBBS, Diploma in Diabetes | Karachi

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18 Positive Reviews

get it done without dye

General Surgeon in Islamabad - Dr. Lt Col R Muhammad Azhar Qureshi

Dr. Lt Col R Muhammad Azhar Qureshi - General Surgeon

MBBS, FCPS (Surgery), FICS (USA), FACS (USA), Diploma in Surgery | Islamabad

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71 Positive Reviews

with this creatinine level usually CT scan with contrast is not advisable because of potential renal damage. If at all necessary sometimes the nephrologist ask for proper hydration or may do post scan dialysis. Better to consult nephrologist

General Practitioner in Karachi - Dr. Mahwish Naimat

no with this level of cretinine the CT scan with contrast is not advisable

Family Medicine in Rawalpindi - Dr. Muhammad Sohail Asghar

U can go for plain CT scan.
Looks like diabetic nephropathy.
Damage of nephrons start early and srum creatinine start to rise late so I advise don't use contrast for ct scan.

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Yes with hydration both pre and post procedure

Family Medicine in Multan - Dr. Uzair Umer

Dr. Uzair Umer - Family Medicine

MBBS | Multan

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2 Positive Reviews

Avoid Contrast CT. Go for plain CT.

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CT Scan plain is safe... but contrast enhanced CT will lead to kidney problems

General Physician in Lahore - Dr. Aqsa Javaid Tarar

Yes this is safe for a diabetic patient to go for CT scan but not with IV contrast because in case of IV contrast deranged Renal functions will make kindly unable to clear dye of contrast from body

Internal Medicine Specialist in Rawalpindi - Dr. Sabeel Iftikhar Ahmed

Dr. Sabeel Iftikhar Ahmed - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (General Medicine) | Rawalpindi

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1 Positive Reviews

yes she can go for CT without contrast , but in case if she needs contrast CT it's based on risk and benefit basis , her gfr is more than 60 so if she needs urgent CT with contrast thn she can go for that but iv hydration is mandatory .

Family Medicine in Karachi - Dr. Ashfaq Ahmed Bhutto

Dr. Ashfaq Ahmed Bhutto - Family Medicine

MBBS, MS, MRCGP(UK), CMQ(USA), DCPS, MBA | Karachi

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4 Positive Reviews

Normally functional kidney is having value of estimated GFR GREATER THAN 60. However, for CT, eGFR > 45 indicates no increased risk of kidney damage from contrast material.  eGFR > 30, but less than 45 indicates that while it is safe to get contrast material, there is a small risk of causing kidney damage.  In that situation, we will inject additional fluid into the patient’s vein before and after the contrast material injection.  This hydration is effective to prevent any renal damage.  In your patient eGFR is 45.3. Therefore there is no increased risk, however I will still advise fluid infusion before and after contrast.

Family Medicine in Rawalpindi - Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz Gul

Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz Gul - Family Medicine

MBBS, MRCGP | Rawalpindi

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11 Positive Reviews

no

Internal Medicine Specialist in Islamabad - Dr. Iram Shakir Kiani

Dr. Iram Shakir Kiani - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), MRCP | Islamabad

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20 Positive Reviews

In case the CT scan is with contrast , this creatinine level at 59 years of age , may rarely ,damage the kidneys but then your doctor has to decide if it’s absolutely essential .if it’s a must then go ahead , take lots of water before and 3-4 days after the ct scan test, stop metformin 24 hours before the scan and repeat creatinine 2-3 days after the scan .

Internal Medicine Specialist in Lahore - Dr. Khawaja Atif Farooq

Dr. Khawaja Atif Farooq - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, MD, Diplomate of American board of Internal Medicine | Lahore

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2 Positive Reviews

What is Contrast Induced Nephropathy (CIN)?
CIN is a rare disorder and occurs when kidney problems are caused by the use of certain contrast dyes. In most cases contrast dyes used in tests, such as CT (computerized tomography) and angiograms, have no reported problems. About 2 percent of people receiving dyes can develop CIN. However, the risk for CIN can increase for people with diabetes, a history of heart and blood diseases, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). For example, the risk of CIN in people with advanced CKD (glomerular filtration rate (GFR) below 30 mL/min/1.73m2), increases to 30 to 40 percent. The risk of CIN in people with both CKD and diabetes is 20 to 50 percent.

Internal Medicine Specialist in Islamabad - Dr. Rana Ahsan Javed

Dr. Rana Ahsan Javed - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) MRCP I,II (UK) | Islamabad

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18 Positive Reviews

if absolutely necessary then may be done with vigorous hydration. otherwise should avoid

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