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A 60 years old known diabetic for last 15 years presented in medical OPD with weight loss, muscle cramping, headaches and general malaise. He also had anemia which was not responding to typical anti anemic. His BUN and creatinine was also raised when investigated. What is he suffering from most likely?
  1. End Stage Renal disease
  2. Acute renal failure
  3. Nephritic syndrome
Explanation
Answer: A- The patient is suffering from end stage renal disease as diabetes is one of the commonest causes of end stage renal disease. Moreover high BUN and creatinine are confirming the damage to the kidneys. Anemia is also there due to decreased erythropoietin production from damaged kidneys.
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