Kidney failure?

Question

How long do you have to live when your kidneys fail?

Answer 1

I have chronic kidney failure, once my kidneys failed, i went onto dialysis, then i had a transplant. Without dialysis you will not last very long as the body cannot clear the toxins, with dialysis you can live as the dialysis is clearing the body and you do well as long as the clearance levels are good but this would be monitored, with a transplant a long time as long as the kidney is working and not rejecting. But you do have to take other factors into account such as high blood pressure and watch your potassium level as this can cause heart failure. When my kidneys failed before i went onto dialysis i was being sick all the time and my doctor at the hospital as i was an inpatient told me that years ago this is when people would start to die.

But with the right treatment you can live a good life.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Depends on your overall health and how quickly you receive medical intervention. Without treatment, most patients will die within a few months, or even less if there are other complications. Dialysis patients can survive for many years, generally up to ten if all other symptoms, such as blood pressure, infection and potassium levels are controlled. The patient must be committed to following the strict diet and fluid regimen recommended by their doctor. There are some drugs which can slow the process.

The final prognosis really depends on what caused the kidney failure, whether it is a chronic or acute problem. Even with dialysis, transplantation is really the only chance the patient has to survive. Depending on their age, general health and place on the transplant register, it may not be a viable option.

However, I am not a nephrologist and any specific concerns should be addressed to the doctor in charge of the case.

Answer 4

There are four stages of kidney failure. you can have dialysis for awhile, and most people who are eligible for a transplant get on the list and hope and pray. Even after transplant, life is not guaranteed. The average amount of time a person's new organ functions optimally is ten years. This is ok if grandma is 55, but if you're a 10 year old, this means you may be back on the list your sophomore year of college.
I can't answer how long people will live because it varies with medical care and human will.

Answer 5

People can live with mild chronic renal failure for years. If the failure becomes serious ("end stage"), dialysis is needed. That can prolong life for many more years.

End stage renal failure without dialysis can cause death in hours to days.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Without dialysis, it could be hours to a week, depending how bad your condition is.

Answer 8

you could live for years,if you have a transplant.

Answer 9

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