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I have progressive derranged renal failure. if medicine can't control it. how soon would dialysis or transplant be needed. months or years?

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Dr. Jason Cogdill answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Not easily answered: With the information you've shared a guess is impossible. Even then a blood creatinine level all by itself does not determine the need for dialysis. If your total remaining kidney function keeps you symptom free and blood tests do not have dangerous chemical abnormalities then normally you wouldn't start dialysis. Talk to your doctor to get a better guess and to discuss possibility of transplant

Answered 12/10/2013

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Renal failure: You need to see a nephrologist (n) for an evaluation. The n will order a 24 hour urine for creatinine clearance and protein. Blood work will be taken when you return the urine. With the results of the tests, the n can tell you what stage of chronic kidney disease you have and if it can be treated. You also need a renal ultrasound to see how your kidneys look. Ask your doctor for a referral to a n.

Answered 5/20/2013

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