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What would the life expectancy of a person who is stage 4 kidney failure be?
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Life expentancy: A person with class 4 chronic kdiney disease does not have renal failure and does not yet need to start dialysis. The person's life expectancy depends on his age and what the underlying cause of his CKD is. People with CKD are have more morbidty and more mortality than age-matched patients without it. Have the person ask his nephrologist for a more accurate answer to your question.
Answered 12/12/2016
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