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Nephrologist · Nephrology
According to the National Kidney Foundation, the average life expectancy for someone on dialysis is five to 10 years. However, this figure varies depending on a number of factors, including age, overall health, and how well the dialysis treatments are tolerated. In general, younger and healthier patients tend to have a better prognosis than older or sicker patients. Additionally, patients who are able to stick with their dialysis treatments and maintain good blood levels are more likely to live longer than those who skipping treatments or have difficulty keeping their blood levels in check. Ultimately, the length of time a person can expect to live on dialysis depends on many individual factors.
