How long is life expectancy with acute kidney failure?

danya805 · Newbie Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 3

Yesterday I heard that my aunt has acute kidney failure. When I heard that I was terrified because I know that this illness is very dangerous and can be fatal. But then my friend told me that people with acute kidney failure can recover totally. How long is life expectancy with acute kidney failure?

mariellen1424 · Newbie Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 1

The prognosis for these patients many times is not good because many of the illnesses and underlying conditions that often trigger acute kidney failure are critical. But patients who experience kidney failure as a result of less serious illnesses (like kidney stones or dehydration) have an excellent chance of complete recovery.

How long is life expectancy with acute kidney failure?

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