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How will you survive without dialysis?
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No dialysis and life: If the person you are talking about has end stage renal disease and needs dialysis and does not commence it, death normally occurs in 2-3 weeks. It is usually due to high potassium levels or fluid overload.
Answered 9/6/2019
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Transplant?: While a kidney transplant may not be available for a range of different reasons, it often offers a person the best chance of a longer and healthier life. If a person is heading towards dialysis, it is very reasonable to ask the doctor about the possibility of transplant - there are a variety of preparations. Receiving a kidney from a related living donor is the best of all possible options.
Answered 11/29/2013
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