Friday, May 02, 2008 anna asks

Q: if a older person kidney are shutting down how long do they have

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nikolai

10/ 3/08 9:47am

Hello anna

I am sorry to hear about your mother. People have two kidneys so if one shuts down the other can keep going. if it is both then she may need a kidney transplant. These are things you should discuss with your doctor.

Sorry for the delay.

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