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If you already had a kidney transplant and end up with two kidneys if you have to get another kidney transplant does that mean you end up with three kidneys?
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∙ 12y ago
There wouldn't be much need for doctors to gave a person a third kidney as the body originally had only two, therefore the third kidney would probably be rejected by the immune system.
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∙ 12y ago
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What happens when you have kidney failiure?
if your kidneys fail completely, then you can go on a transplant list and get a kidney transplant if your kidneys are failing the doctors will put you on dialysis ... trying to keep your blood clean... eventually your kidneys will fail and then you will get a transplant
Who usually undergo kidney transplant?
people with bad kidneys
Can you get a kidney transplant with rotten teeth?
I don't see why not, your teeth have nothing to do with your kidneys.
How can a person with failed kidneys be saved?
whoever has a good kidney they can donate theirs Dialysis or kidney transplant. For a transplant, a willing donor with the same blood type has to be found. This could take years.
A kidney transplant requires two kidneys to replace the function of the recipient's kidneys?
A person can function perfectly normal with 1 health kidney. The surgery will take one kidney out of the donor (leaving one) and transplanting it into the recipient.
When does a kidney transplant become necessary?
When the kidney is no longer capable of functioning. However most people with failed nonfunctioning kidneys spend years (or even their entire life) on dialysis instead of getting a transplant.
Would a kidney transplant help a person with failing kidneys due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
Yes.
Which part of body cleans blood?
The part of the body that cleans blood is the kidney.
What happens to native kidneys after transplant will they hurt?
The native kidneys stay in place after a kidney transplant, but they will atrophy. They will not hurt. They need to stay in place because the adrenal glands rest on top of them and you won't live without the adrenals. I have had a transplanted kidney for 17 years and have had no issues with the natives.
Why would you need to get a kidney transplant?
If a kidney does not work properly, some patients are put on dialysis, a machine that will do the work of the kidneys - filtering germs and other things from the body. Other times, people receive a kidney transplant. This is when the kidney of someone else is put into your body to work for you.
How are kidneys allocated for transplant?
Kidney allocation is based on a mathematical formula that awards points for factors that can affect a successful transplant, such as time spent on the transplant list, the patient's health status, and age.
Can kidney transplant patients take antidepressents?
It depends what drugs you are already taking for your kidney transplant. Some may react oddly with antidepressents. You should consult your transplant doctor before taking anything that they have not prescribed for you (even if another doctor has prescribed the antidepressents, they may not have enough experience with kidney transplants to know what to give you). Always double check.
