HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Chances Of Survival In Diabetic Patients With 40% Kidney Failure?

i am in hospital in mexico with someone who is diabetic and does not want dialysis and her kidney is at forty percent she also has blisters on her amputated legs how long is she is expected to live.i am not too good with spanish translation to understand what the nurse is explaining to me
Thu, 29 May 2014
Report Abuse
Diabetologist 's  Response
Dear sir i can understand your concern
i am very sorry about her condition.
in my opinion its very difficult to tell about the condition of patient without looking at her biological and electrolyte values.
As you mentioned that her kidney is only 40% working and most probably she might be having infection on legs which is making blisters.
By doing dialysis and effective treatment of infection we can improve the quality of life,by doing renal transplant its possible to make things to normal also.
but with out dialysis and proper critical care management it may be difficult to pass the days.
its very difficult to tell about life expectancy with out attending patient in detail
Regards
Dr vamsi krishna
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Detoxification


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Chances Of Survival In Diabetic Patients With 40% Kidney Failure?

Dear sir i can understand your concern i am very sorry about her condition. in my opinion its very difficult to tell about the condition of patient without looking at her biological and electrolyte values. As you mentioned that her kidney is only 40% working and most probably she might be having infection on legs which is making blisters. By doing dialysis and effective treatment of infection we can improve the quality of life,by doing renal transplant its possible to make things to normal also. but with out dialysis and proper critical care management it may be difficult to pass the days. its very difficult to tell about life expectancy with out attending patient in detail Regards Dr vamsi krishna