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A friend's child was just diagnosed with kidney failure, is that a serious condition?
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Yes: Dialysis followed by transplant if possible.
Answered 3/14/2012
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See below: If the cause is reversible , the kidney function may return otherwise the child will need dialysis and hopefully kidney transplant when arranged.
Answered 7/7/2015
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