Show Captions. If life is like a river, than the longer it is, the better. And America has more than its share of long, winding rivers, from serene waterways through the plains to rushing rapids in canyons to enormous channels that are the lifeblood for commerce and transportation in the region. Think you know what America's longest river is?
Average life expectancy on dialysis is 5-10 years, however, many patients have lived well on dialysis for 20 or even 30 years. Talk to your healthcare team about how to take care of yourself and stay healthy on dialysis.
Most people depend on dialysis to live. About 33% people can live 5 more years on dialysis. If dialysis cannot control the condition, kidney transplant will be suggested. But it will take you months or years to wait for a proper kidney. To prolong your lifespan as long as possible, you should seek to treatment which can improve your kidney function.