How long can you live without dialysis
How long can you live without dialysis
If you had renal failure, doctors would recommend you renal dialysis. Many people with renal failure may refuse renal dialysis
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There are many reasons that make these patients refuse dialysis, for example
Some people think dialysis is useless and may lead to death due to its side effects and complications such as; electrolyte imbalance, hypertension, arrhythmias… etc
Some people hate injections and needles which are inserted in every session of renal dialysis
Some people may feel that being in routine dialysis program make them socially unaccepted
Renal dialysis sessions are difficult in compliance and follow up, as it is long life treatment
Long term renal dialysis may cause for some patients bad psychological effects like anxiety, depression, and psychosis… etc
Renal dialysis may be refused option due to its highly expensive non affordable cost or lack of facilities
Some people may refuse dialysis as they aim to have kidney transplant soon. Some medical theories suggest avoiding renal dialysis if you are planning to have kidney transplant soon as it increases the incidence rate of organ rejection
Regardless of these reasons, if you decided not to start dialysis, you may ask yourself “how long will I live if I refused dialysis
Well, it’s very difficult questions to answer as there is no definite answer
But generally the remaining time is different from person to another. People with renal failure who refuse dialysis may survive days to weeks or even months
There are many factors which detect how long will they survive,these factors include the following
The percentage of kidney function
Degree of symptoms and complications induced by renal failure
General health condition of the patient) especially blood pressure and blood glucose level)
Life style, especially eating habits) rich fat and protein diet may shorten the remaining time)
Age and body built
Smoker or not
Obese or not
