Can I Refuse Dialysis Treatment if I Have Failing Kidneys

Because of its various side effects and complications, many kidney patients are afraid of receiving dialysis. Can I refuse dialysis treatment if I have failing kidneys?

If you are in end stage of renal failure, you can not refuse dialysis.

When your kidney disease develops to ESRD, toxin concentration in the blood is very high, which does not only cause damage to your kidneys, but also impair other systems of your body so as to threaten your life. In such case, you have to do dialysis to reduce blood toxin concentration and sustain your life. If you refuse dialysis, you may die in several weeks or months.

If your kidneys are not severely damaged, you can reduce dialysis treatment.

Dialysis is used when your GFR is less than 15. If your kidney disease is not severe, you had better not do dialysis, because long-term dialysis is not good for you to preserve kidney function. In early stage of kidney disease, you can take treatment aggressively to repair the damaged kidneys and promote kidney function. A good treatment plan can help you live a full life. After years of research and clinical practice, Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital develops a series of therapies, among them 4M treatment (Mai Kang Mixture, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, Medicated Bath and various Medicinal Soup) is very popular. They can cleanse blood and remove stasis. They can also dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow into the kidneys. Besides, they can eliminate kidney inflammation and stop kidney fibrosis. And they supplement essential nutrients to speed up kidney recovery. After a period of treatment, you can regain your kidney function to certain extent.

Can I refuse dialysis treatment if I have failing kidneys? It depends on your medical condition. If you still have urine output, it is possible for you to improve your kidney function so as to get rid of dialysis and lead a normal life. With the help of online doctor, you can learn more corresponding information.