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Mom at 60 pass thru 2 dialysis in 2 days to control creatinine. biopsy will be done after 3 dial. kidney size norm. dr expect kid revival. wht chances?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Depends on : Underlying cause of acute renal failure and whether or not it has been adequately controlled. If it has, acute renal failure has a very good chance of healing to the point where she will not need chronic dialysis.

Answered 7/28/2013

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Dr. Fred McCurdy answered

Specializes in Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis

ARF: This all depends upon the original cause of the renal failure. I really need more information before i can say anything more.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/9/2013

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A member asked:

Mom at 60 pass thru 2 dialysis in 2 days to control creatinine. biopsy will be done after 3 dial. kidney size norm. dr expect kid revival. wht chances?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr. Fred McCurdy answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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