My friend,28, has glomerulonephritis in Stage 3 renal disease. If he follows treatment how long can he live?

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My friend,28, has glomerulonephritis in Stage 3 renal disease. If he follows treatment how long can he live?The disease is chronic and I am researching it but cannont find answers for average life expectancy with proper management of the disease?

Posted by ckm1956
He could actually live for a long time. A lot depends on exactly what set off the kidney failure. He should be under the care of a nephrologist. Also, dialysis is in his future.

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