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I have chronic renal failure and am on dialysis. could i still be able to adopt a child?

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See below: I dont see why not? Dont know your age, but you may want to ask your doctor about home dialysis therapies and kidney transplant these would enable to have a better medical outcome and lifestyle and energy. Many things depend on your other medical problems.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/27/2017

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