What is the life expectancy of Peritoneal Dialysis at 13%?

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My grandmother will be sixty years old, is diabetic, suffers congenial heart failure, and smokes at least two packs a day. Next month, she will begin Peritoneal Dialysis. I was curious as to what the average life expectancy rate is for someone, perhaps with similar conditions to her, taking Peritoneal Dialysis. Any estimates are greatly appreciated.
The average life expectancy of a person on dialysis is 5 years. My Mother passed away in her 5th year, my brother passed in his 1st year, but I am on year #6, but I know people that have been on it from 12-20 plus years. There are a number of variables to consider. There are guidelines to consider when on dialysis. How compliant she will be with the treatments, medications, diet and any underlying health problems that she may have in conjunction with the kidney failure, ie. diabetes, high blood pressure, heart or circulatory problems...etc. Then there is age. There is no blanket, one size fits all lifespan number. It totally depends her her health, her mental attitude and compliance. Good luck and best wishes.  (+ info)

Does anyone know if Peritoneal Mesothelioma has the same awareness color for just Mesothelioma which is Pearl?

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I'm not sure since Pearl is for lung cancer and things pertaining to the lungs. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is dealing with the abdomen area. If it's not the same, does anyone know the color for it?
Peritoneal Mesotheliomas are not plaques as they are in the lungs, but are tumour like nodules within the peritoneal space (a part of the stomach) They can vary in size, and also in colour such as - white, red, yellow-tan, pink, or grey.

Kind regards,

Ann.

More info on my mesothelioma website . .  (+ info)

which is much better and less infective peritoneal dialysis or kidney transplant?

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please add the pros and cons of peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplant..patients undergoing such please help!
thank u for all ur answers it was very helpful..anyone who has friends or patients on any of the methods?
Peritoneal dialysis requires an implantable catheter into the abdominal cavity. Abdominal fluid is drained, dialyzed, then returned to the abdomen. Cared for properly, the rates of infection are generally low (but not zero!). Another form of dialysis is hemodialysis, which is performed by removing blood, cleaning it, and returning it to the patient. This can be accomplished by one of several implantable venous catheters or a surgical conduit (either an artificial graft or arterial-venous fistula). There is also a risk of infection, but generally lower than peritoneal dialysis. Both forms are generally well tolerated, but peritoneal dialysis is often performed more frequently (i.e. daily) than hemodialysis (3 times weekly). Also, patients may complain of fatigue after hemodialysis. Some countries prefer one form of dialysis over the other, usually due to cost or health care delivery reasons.

Kidney transplant is a major surgical procedure. Aside from the risks of the actual procedure, it requires life-long immunosupression to prevent organ rejection. These medications may have side effects (including increased risk of infections), and require periodic monitoring. One benefit is that after transplant, patients do not require regular dialysis treatments. This may be an important consideration in younger patients.

As always, consult your kidney specialist regarding the best treatment for you or your loved one.  (+ info)

Has anyone out there had to take Peritoneal Dialysis treatment? What is the downside of the treatment?

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I have been diagnosed with end stage renal disease. My doctor believes I am a good candidate for peritoneal dialysis, a type of dialysis done at home via a cathether surgically placed in the abdomen. Can anyone tell me what it is like?
I am not on dialysis but I do work with dialysis patients. Peritoneal is usually pretty good like the other person said you are at home so you have to be very responsible and careful. Make sure you have a clean environment and a room just for dialysis stuff cause I heard it is alot of bags and boxes. Also the only side effect is Peritonitis and I 've heard it's can be really bad every one I've talked to really was scared during that time ( because of the infection) but everything is not for everyone. Some people are really scared of needles so it might be best for you.
good luck and email me if you have any questions  (+ info)

Has anyone been diagnosed or have any experience with cystic mesothelioma in the peritoneal cavity?

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i was diagnosed 2 years ago, i have been told it is a very rare cancer. I had peritonectomy surgery and heated intra peritoneal chemotherapy and hoped to see how many others are out there.
Cystic mesothelioma of the peritenum used to be considered benign but I think now it is classified as being a low grade tumor? There are various types . . and some are more aggressive than others.

You may be able to find more support from groups like ACOR which has an email list for Mesothelioma patients . . this is a support group for anyone who has mesothelioma so you may find someone with your subtype . . in either case these are real patients with the disease and they may be able to point you towards other groups or share information with you:

ACOR: MESOTHELIOMA (Cancer) Support & Information
http://listserv.acor.org/archives/mesothelioma.html  (+ info)

My grandfather just stopped his peritoneal dialysis. How long does he have to live?

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He is 83 yrs old w/ a history of congestive heart failure, hypertension and renal failure. He has been on peritoneal dialysis for 4 years. Yesterday he met w/ the Dr. and decided to stop dialysis and seek Hospice. Does anyone know about how long he will live? Thanks.
P.S. I've been spending ALL of my time with him and will be there at his side until he goes. I was just curious if anyone has been through this w/ a loved one and how long it took w/ them. Thanks!
Most of my patients decide to go on hospice because of a secondary condition, like heart failure or infection. This secondary condition has worsened their overall condition significantly. When this is the case, the patient can die as quickly as 1 day after quitting dialysis, but I've seen it take as long as 2 weeks.

However, I've had people quit who were simply tired of dialysis. When they really aren't in too bad of shape then it tends to take longer, ranging from 1 week to even a couple months.

The main predictor of mortality in dialysis patients is serum albumin. Check what his last level was. If it was too much below the appropriate range then he will die much sooner.  (+ info)

Could too much IV fluid collect in your peritoneal cavity if you have a severed ureter and a blocked ureter?

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I was given 5 liters of fluid and couldn't pass it. I was in this condition close to 30 hours.
yeah, fluid overload can cause edema - which may include ascites - which is fluid in your abdominal cavity, and swollen limbs, and breathlessness  (+ info)

Can a person with a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt have children naturally out the birth canal?

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I am a 22 year old female and I want to plan on having children in the future.
This is something you will need to discuss with your OB as there are other factors to consider for C sections that may have nothing to do with a VP shunt; also the doctor's own preferences as well/  (+ info)

Is my boss allowed to expect me to carry out peritoneal dialysis on a tenant?

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Staff at our domicillary care unit are being expected to undertake dialysis on a tenant. None of us are qualified nurses, although we are being trained by one to do this, but we are not being paid extra. The responsibilty is enormous, as there is a very real risk of peritonitis, and possibly death. Please help! We do not belong to a union and don't know where to turn for help and advice.
I can't answer whether or not they can do that. To me, I think it seems wrong.

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) offers free, confidential and impartial advice on employment rights issues. You can call the Acas help line on 08457 474 747 from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday.  (+ info)

Is it common for people undergoing peritoneal dialysis(PD) to have dizzy spells?

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What causes the dizzy spells? And how to improve the condition?
Yes it is. The dizzy spells are because to much water has been pulled from you system. To improve it drink some water or better yet, tell you kidney doctor so he or she will lower the amount of water being pulled from your system.  (+ info)

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