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How Can Renal Failure Be Treated?
I HAVE STAGE 4=5 RENAL FAILURE. I was told my kidneys are functioning at 18%.I don t feel my doctor is doing nothing but waiting for me to go on dialysis. I live in Houston,TX. Do you know any other options that I may have or Dr. that I may be able to see that migth be able to prolong further damages to my kidneys?
Mon, 21 May 2018
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I think you should have kidney transplant for which you have to consult nephrologist because what you are having called end stage renal disease.
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I think you should have kidney transplant for which you have to consult nephrologist because what you are having called end stage renal disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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