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My dad has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. how long would he have left?

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Difficult to answer: Depending on the stage and his age. In early chronic kidney disease his life expectancy may not be affected. Even after the kidneys fail completely he can go on dialysis or have transplantation.

Answered 1/24/2013

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