How long can someone live with kidney failure?
Disease description:
My health is really not in good condition; I've been diagnosed with kidney failure. I'd like to ask the doctor, how long can someone live with kidney failure?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The survival period for kidney failure depends on many factors, including the degree of kidney function loss, the underlying cause, the patient's age, overall health status, and whether appropriate treatment is received. Early detection and management can often significantly improve the prognosis.
1. Chronic kidney disease stage: Kidney function ranges from mild to moderate decline, which usually does not significantly affect life expectancy, but requires close monitoring and treatment to slow progression.
2. End-stage kidney disease: When kidney function drops to less than 10% of normal, dialysis or kidney transplantation may be required. With dialysis support, the average survival period is about 5–10 years, although many patients live much longer, especially if dialysis is effective and there are no other severe complications.
3. Kidney transplantation: For patients suitable for transplantation, quality of life significantly improves after a successful transplant. The average survival period can reach 10–15 years or longer, depending on post-transplant management of rejection and other health conditions.
