Many patients will continue to produce urine even after starting dialysis.
Making urine doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t need dialysis, however.
So far, researchers know that certain interventions can help preserve residual renal function better and longer.
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This might translate into a longer lifespan and a better quality of life for dialysis patients.
This means your kidneys are still working to some extent.
Consider yourself lucky if you still continue to make some urine after starting dialysis.
