How many years does it generally take for kidney atrophy to progress to uremia?
Disease description:
My grandfather has been diagnosed with bilateral renal atrophy. I'm very worried that he might develop symptoms of uremia. How many years does it usually take for kidney atrophy to progress to uremia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xinju
The progression from kidney atrophy to uremia generally takes several years and depends comprehensively on the patient's physical condition, inflammatory response of the disease, and treatment status. In general, with bilateral kidney atrophy, if the patient fails to properly control their condition, uremia may develop within 1 to 2 years; however, if the patient actively undergoes treatment, the disease progression tends to be relatively slow.
