Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've been a bit swollen all over. I feel weak all the time. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was kidney disease. Could you please tell me how long dialysis can last for uremia?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, for kidney dialysis as a kidney replacement therapy, it is usually at least three times a week. If regular hemodialysis is performed or fluid intake is well-controlled, it is similar to normal people and allows for normal school attendance. The longest recorded kidney dialysis duration is over 30 years. In such cases, regular hemodialysis, along with dietary and fluid control, is very crucial. If well-managed, it can lead to a long life, similar to that of normal people.