Only 23 years old with chronic kidney failure, what to do to continue working and maintain daily life?

I am only 23 years old. A month ago, I found out that I had chronic kidney failure and had to undergo dialysis. I am very confused and worried because the dialysis treatment must be done 3 times a week, so I had to quit my job. As a result, I cannot go to work, affecting my daily life and future. Doctor, can you tell me if there is any way to cure my condition without having to undergo dialysis?

Báo Đồng Nai•28/03/2025

(Mr. Hoang Van, residing in Tan Phu district)

Doctor replied:

Hello!

Your condition has only been diagnosed for 1 month, so we need to determine whether it is end-stage chronic kidney disease or just an episode of acute kidney injury or acute kidney disease because if it is acute kidney injury or acute kidney disease, the kidneys can recover and do not need dialysis.

If your case requires long-term renal replacement therapy (kidney transplant, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis), according to the recommendations of nephrology associations around the world such as KDIGO, KDOQI, for young people, kidney transplant is the most optimal treatment method, followed by home peritoneal dialysis.

In particular, for those who have to work and cannot have a kidney transplant for the time being, home dialysis is considered the most optimal method. You can work during office hours and do peritoneal dialysis at home at night. With this method, you only need to go for regular check-ups according to your appointment schedule if your condition is stable.

Hello, I wish you good health!

Specialist Doctor 1 Dang Hoang Hai,

Department of Hemodialysis - Artificial Kidney, Dong Nai General Hospital

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