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What exactly is the worst that could happen if a kidney disease/infection isn't treated?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not good: If the person became septic they could become terribly ill (maybe even die if severe complications occured).

Answered 8/25/2019

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