How long can someone survive with kidney failure?

Uremia is a syndrome composed of a series of clinical manifestations that occur after chronic kidney failure enters the terminal stage. How long patients with uremia can live is usually related to the causes of uremia, individual constitution, and treatment, and cannot be generalized.

1. Causes: Uremia can be caused by various reasons, such as glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephropathy, etc. If it is caused by the primary disease, after active treatment, it can delay the progression of the disease, and patients with uremia can survive for a long time. If it is caused by chronic nephritis, diabetic nephropathy, etc., after active treatment, it can delay the progression of the disease, but due to individual differences, there are also certain differences in survival time, generally around 10 years;

2. Individual constitution: If the patient with uremia has a good individual constitution and no other complications, according to clinical experience, they may survive for a longer time. If the patient with uremia has a poor individual constitution and has other underlying diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, the survival time is usually around 5 years;

3. Treatment: The treatment methods for uremia mainly include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, etc. If uremia is caused by hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, etc., long-term treatment is usually required, which may prolong the patient's life. If uremia is caused by kidney transplantation, the patient can generally survive for a long time after kidney transplantation;

4. Daily care: Patients with uremia need to control their diet and limit salt intake. In addition, attention should be paid to preventing infection, avoiding fatigue and cold, and maintaining sufficient sleep. Moreover, it is necessary to observe and record changes in the condition, attend regular follow-up appointments, and take medication on time. As the resistance is weak after uremia, it is necessary to strengthen the prevention of infection. In addition to the above treatments, patients with uremia should also maintain a positive mindset and avoid negative emotions. It is recommended to maintain a light and digestible diet, avoid oily, spicy, and stimulating foods.