If he chooses not go start dialysis, what is his general prognosis? How long will he live and how will he likely die?
2007-06-27 02:19:57 · 9 answers · asked by gonzldjfwrrr 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
My sister has a kidney disease as well called Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis or FSGS. Now she has had a kidney transplant, but before that became an option she had been on dialysis for a few weeks. Really the prognosis depends on the type of kidney disease he has, and how advanced it is. Some people can live for an amazing amount of time past what the doctors give them, and some go much faster. There are too many variable factors for me to give you a more accurate time frame. Your father should discuss these options with his doctor if he is concerned. Best of luck!
2007-06-27 02:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by mueltrain54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-17 14:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by Luther 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-23 16:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to tell. Doctors can give their "prognosis" or "opinion" all day long, but every person is different. Some people can fight and win and others just can't. It's personal choice at his age if he wants to do dialysis or just spend the rest of his life as comfortable as he can be.
2007-06-27 02:25:38 · answer #4 · answered by firegirlemt21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's already well beyond the average men's mortality rate, which is currently around 75. Still, if he's healthy, he should undergo dialysis. If not, he will surely die from this kidney problem. No one can predict exactly how long he will live, with or without dialysis, not even his doctor, but it WILL prolong his life if he undergoes the treatment. It doesn't hurt, by the way.
2007-06-27 02:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a hard call. It would not take long before renal failure - could just be weeks. But he is 84 and it should be his decision. Dialysis is not easy. It does not make you feel better. It is a temporary fix. My grandmother, who was in her 70's refused dialysis and was gone within weeks. Again, let it be his decision.
2007-06-27 02:24:35 · answer #6 · answered by emtd65 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't just sit around and do nothing like my doctors suggested.
They didn't want me to do anything or to take herbs or herbal remedies, but I had to try something - they just wanted me to do dialysis!
This program allowed me to take control of my health. I went from Stage 4 to Stage 3 kidney disease.
It was easy to do and my BUN, creatinine and anemia are all in better ranges.
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2016-05-14 15:16:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-05-12 15:31:45 · answer #8 · answered by Judith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not be good not to go. Dialysis cleans out his blood of toxins . Should feel better after a treatment .
2007-06-27 02:25:23 · answer #9 · answered by Lee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋