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What Are Survival Chances In Case Of Kidney Failure And Life Support?
Dad had kidney failure and possibly liver failure. Blood pressure was extremely low, so they were pumping fluids in him to keep that up but he's not passing the fluids; instead he's swelling up. Today, they put him on life support. Told me it doesn't look good but I still have some hope. The question is, is there any hope at all; am I just on a pipe dream hoping for the best?
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Hello
Thanks for query.
Based on the facts that you have posted it seems that your father has landed up in multi organ failure secondary to chronic Paranchymal Kidney Disease .
It is very difficult for elderly patients to come out of such a crisis .
You should be mentally prepared to accept the facts that there are very less chances of his survival .
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query.
Based on the facts that you have posted it seems that your father has landed up in multi organ failure secondary to chronic Paranchymal Kidney Disease .
It is very difficult for elderly patients to come out of such a crisis .
You should be mentally prepared to accept the facts that there are very less chances of his survival .
Dr.Patil.
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