Can end stage renal disease be reversed, or is it too late?

No: When end stage renal disease (esrd) is diagnosed that means the patient no longer has kidneys that are effectively filtering toxins from the blood. The use of dialysis or kidney transplant is necessary to maintain life. So esrd means it is to late to reverse and save any kidney function.

Yes: Because there are so many different causes of kidney disease, and some are reversible, it's hard to answer this question with a simple yes or no. If it's due to a known disease and the kidneys have declined over time, then the answer is usually yes due to the damage. If it is a brand new issue, and due to some inflammatory conditions, then the answer might be "no" because some meds could help.