What is the life expectancy of dialysis dependant people?
Why isn't it perfect?
2006-06-11 02:22:56 · 6 answers · asked by asaaiki 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I need physical reasons. Is there some flaw in the process itself?
2006-06-11 02:41:31 · update #1
It's not perfect because, quite simply nothing can replace your kidneys. Nature is better at detoxifying your blood than any man made contrivance. With due deference to your illness and proper care it will have a minimal effect on your life expectancy. Jules, Australia.
2006-06-11 04:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jules G 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-21 13:04:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was on dialysis, it was a burden on my schedule. When I got there, the people were so nice. I only had dialysis for 4-5 months? The shunt was on my chest so that was a discomfort. When the tech. 'messes' up on the formula, I would get unbelievable cramps; and I blacked out once. Having said all of that, dialysis made me feel better instantly. I wasn't tired anymore. The itching stopped, the metal taste in my mouth was gone. Outside of your native kidneys, there's nothing like a transplant.
2006-06-13 08:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by Batmen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, yeah, there is a flaw, in that the dialysis machines are huge, so it's an additonal burden on the heart, and you can only use them about once a week, typically, so wastes build up in that time. Really, it can't do the job of constant filtraton that kidneys can.
2006-06-11 05:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by sciguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question.
1. there is about a 33% reduction of life expectancy
2. Reasons: ethical, psychosocial, and spiritual issues related to starting, continuing, withholding, and stopping dialysis.
3. Summation: the quality of life experienced with renal failure is the main issue
I hope this is what you asked for
2006-06-11 02:40:33 · answer #5 · answered by loligo1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The joke at my hospital is that you CAN'T kill a dialysis patient. They have 9+ lives !!!!
2006-06-15 17:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋