Does kidney failure correlate to emotional swings?
Patient: Hello Dr.m - My father-in-law is 96 yrs old and his kidneys are failing him.  He has opted to not do dialysis at his age and simply live out his days as best possible.  My question is what are we in for?  We know that death is the end result but we are confused as to what to expect between now and then.  He is coherent, not bed ridden, but he is extreme;y agitated and anxious--much more so than usual.  Is this an emotional response to the situation or a a physical reaction?  And what can we expect as the situation worsens?  We desperately need info as the doctor tells us to go to  WWW.WWWW.WW and leaves it at that.  So here we are.  Can you help?     Thank you kindly, Bari Dailey Doctor: Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.                      When your father in law is denying the dialysis, the end products of metabolism are accumulating in his body, and cause the different pains, and mood changes etc.                       To deny the dialysis may also be due to this condition, ask him to face the dialysis once and observe the difference, and if not felt happy  he can stop having it.Because he will be comfortable after the dialysis, and he may be convinced.                        Give him  more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts,and protein rich foods to make him comfortable.                       Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.