Diabetic, kidneys failed, low hemoglobin, increase in urea in blood. Dialysis recommended. Suggestions?
Patient: Hello sir my aunt is 67yr old... she had diabetes which she did not care to treat and now both her kidneys have failed...her hemoglobin count is 5..and there is a rapid increase in the urea in her blood.. she was recommended dialysis ..but she is refusing as she thinks that she cannot? bear the pain during dialysis... can u please give a solution to this problem Doctor: Hello, Healthy kidneys clean the blood by filtering out extra water and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and blood healthy. When both of your kidneys fail, your body holds fluid. Your blood pressure rises.  This condition is called uremia  Your body doesn't make enough red blood cells. You develop fatigue, nausea, and loss of appetite. Untreated uremia may lead to seizures or coma and will ultimately result in death. If your kidneys stop working completely, you will need to undergo dialysis or kidney transplantation. Your aunt has to go for dialysis at the moment and ultimately she has to opt for kidney transplantation,as dialysis can't go permanently. Thanks