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What are the advantages of kidney dialysis over kidney transplant?
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∙ 13y ago
There aren't really any advantages over a kidney transplant, as dialysis is used to keep patients alive while they wait for a transplant. Patients are always on the waiting list for a transplant, which shows that there isn't really any benefit.
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What can you do if your kidney fails?
People who have kidney failure, which is when 90% or more of the kidneys do not work, must be on dialysis. When kidneys fail the body cant cleanse the body of waste. The persons blood will become toxic and the person will die without dialysis or a kidney transplant. That's just with kidney failure. Of course you can live with only one kidney. Say you only had one kidney, that one kidney would have to be over 50% damaged before a person would possibly need to be on dialysis. To simply answer your question, you could have no problems with a damaged kidney, but failed kidneys will cause death.
Advantages of dialysis?
Dialysis is a reliable way of taking over the function of a persons' kidneys without causing too much disturbance to the patient.Whether it be long term filtration (continuous), or short term (intermittent 3x/week).Relativley non invasiveIt worksCan be used for different reasons HyperkalemiaHypervolemiapH abnormalities (metabolic)General kidney filtration take over
How are kidneys similar to dialysis machines?
Renal dialysis is done for someone when their kidney function is so low, that toxins build up in the blood and literally poison the person. Dialysis takes over the function of the kidneys. The treatment is normally done on an out patient schedule - 3 times a week, anywhere from 3 or 4 hours to 6 hours per day. Depending on other medical conditions the person is suffering with; following the treatment they either feel great or completely worn out. For some people dialysis is a stop gap procedure, until they get a match for a kidney transplant. For others - whose kidney failure is part of a system wide organ failure - it is an attempt to keep them alive and as well as can be expected, for the shape they are in.
If parts of the kidney are injured what would happen to the organism?
You have two of them, and they are able to take over from one another. So if one kidney is so severely damaged or deseased that it even has to be removed, the other kidney will simply take over. If both kidneys are so severely damaged or deseased that they stop functioning you can live on, but you will have to undergo kidney dialysis in hospital several times a week for the rest of your life or until you get a kidney transplant. Minor damage or desease in your kidneys usually responds well to medical treatment.
Can Kidney transplant patient drive a bike?
A kidney transplant patient, once over the operation, can drive a bike, aeroplane, tractor, car, whatever they like. There are no restrictions just because you only have one kidney, even if it is a transplanted one. Just need to be careful of contact sports so a physical injury does not happen to it. But even then you can get protective belts to wear.
Do you need dialysis if your liver is bad?
Dialysis is for kidney failure. It takes over the job for many of the kidney functions, and cleans the blood from build up of waste when you can't remove the fluid yourself through urination. The kidneys direct the body to replace your red blood cells, and regulates the storage of Vitamin D. Protein is hard on kidneys that are failing, so a special diet is usually recommended. Once you are on dialysis, you will need more protein again. Dialysis is typically done 3 times a week and for about 4 hours per session. You can go to a dialysis center, or if you are able to manage it, use a dialysis machine at home. There is a type of dialysis that uses your own body to circulate the fluids that draw out the waste, called Peritoneal Dialysis.
How long does a dialysis treatment usually last?
Dialysis is not considered until the kidney disease is advanced. Kidney disease is largely preventable, by keeping blood sugar and blood pressure normal. The length of time a person requires dialysis depends on the condition being treated, and the viability of the kidneys. If the renal failure is temporary, dialysis could be short term, giving the kidneys a chance to rest and recover. If the patient is suffering from a progressive disorder, dialysis will last until the kidney is replaced.
How long can someone who is 85 live with no kidney function?
It is difficult to determine an exact life expectancy as it varies depending on individual health, overall medical condition, and access to treatment such as dialysis or kidney transplantation. However, without any kidney function, a person would typically require dialysis or kidney transplantation to survive. Without treatment, the person's health would likely decline rapidly over a period of weeks to months. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional for a more individualized assessment.
What is the cost of kidney surgery you in India?
The maximum number of transplants in Bangalore are done by the KANTI team at Columbia Asia hospital . Dr Ajit Huilgol the chief transplant surgeon was part of the first transplant done in Karnataka in 1980s and is world renowned. Cost of transplant is not the main expense in transplant but the cost of medications taken lifelong which costs around Rs 15000 per month for the first 2 years and later about Rs 5000 every month. Dr Ajit Huilgol and Dr Sankaran Sundar the chief Nephrologsit have over 2000 transplant experience spannig over nearly 3 decades. Maximum number of live kidney transplants in India have been done at the Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital (MPUH), popularly known as Nadiad Kidney Hospital, at Gujarat. MPUH is the pioneers and the leading Nephro-Urological Hospital in India, and perhaps the whole of Asia.
How many home dialysis machines in America?
As of 2007 over 2,500 people have home dialysis machines at home.
How many years can leave alive after kidney transplantation at age 25?
Well into retirement age these days ! Advances in medicine and surgical procedures over the years has vastly extended the lives of transplant patients.
Kidney transplant?
DefinitionA kidney transplant is surgery to place a healthy kidney into a person with kidney failure.Alternative NamesRenal transplant; Transplant - kidneyDescriptionKidney transplants are one of the most common transplant operations in the United States.One donated kidney is needed to replace the work previously done by your kidneys.The donated kidney may be from:Living related donor -- related to the recipient, such as a parent, sibling, or childLiving unrelated donor -- such as a friend or spouseDeceased donor -- a person who has recently died and who has no known chronic kidney diseaseThe healthy kidney is transported in cool salt water (saline) that preserves the organ for up to 48 hours. This gives the health care providers time to perform tests that match the donor's and recipient's blood and tissue before the operation.PROCEDURE FOR A LIVING KIDNEY DONORIf you are donating a kidney, you will be placed under general anesthesia before surgery. This means you will be asleep and pain-free. The procedure used to require a long surgical cut. However, today surgeons can use a short surgical cut (mini-nephrectomy) or laparoscopic techniques. See Kidney removalfor more information.PROCEDURE FOR THE KIDNEY RECIPIENTPeople receiving a kidney transplant are given general anesthesia before surgery. The surgeon makes a cut in the lower belly area.Your surgeon places the new kidney inside your lower belly. The artery and vein of the new kidney are connected to the artery and vein in your pelvis. Your blood flows through the new kidney, which makes urine just like your own kidneys did when they were healthy. The tube that carries urine (ureter) is then attached to your bladder.Your own kidneys are left in place, unless they are causing high blood pressure, infections, or are too large for your body. The wound is then closed.Kidney transplant surgery takes about 3 hours. People with diabetes may also have a pancreas transplant done at the same time. This will usually add another 3 hours to the surgery.See also: Pancreas transplantWhy the Procedure Is PerformedEnd-stage kidney disease occurs when the kidneys no longer remove wastes and excess fluids, and manage electrolytes (such as sodium and potassium) and minerals. They also no longer make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy.As a result, harmful wastes build up in your body. Your blood pressure may rise, and your body may hold on to excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells.The most common cause of end-stage kidney disease in the U.S. is diabetes. However, there are many other causes of chronic renal failure and end-stage kidney disease.A kidney transplant may NOT be recommended if you have:Certain infections, such as TB or osteomyelitisDifficulty taking medications several times each day for the rest of your lifeHeart, lung, or liver diseaseOther life-threatening diseasesHistory of cancerInfections such as hepatitis that are considered to be activeSmoking, alcohol or drug abuse, or other risky lifestyle habitsRisksThe risks for any anesthesia are:Problems breathingReactions to medicationsThe risks for any surgery are:BleedingInfectionOther risks related to the procedure include:Blood clots (deep venous thrombosis)Heart attack or strokeWound infectionsSide effects from medications used to prevent transplant rejection, including: Increased risk for infectionsDamage to your liver or other organsBefore the ProcedureOnce your doctor refers you to a transplant center, you will be seen and evaluated by the transplant team. They will want to make sure that you are a good candidate for kidney transplant. You will have several visits over the course of several weeks or even months. You will need to have blood drawn and x-rays taken.Tests done before the procedure include:Tissue and blood typing to help make sure your body will not reject the donated kidneyBlood tests or skin tests to check for infectionsHeart tests such as an EKG, echocardiogram, or cardiac catheterizationTests to look for early cancerYou will also want to consider one or more transplant centers to determine which is best for you.Ask the center how many transplants they perform every year and what their survival rates are. Compare these numbers to those of other transplant centers.Ask about support groups they have available and what type of travel and housing arrangements they offer.If the transplant team believes you are a good candidate for a kidney transplant, you will be put on a national waiting list.Your place on a waiting list is based on a number of factors. Key factors include the type of kidney problems you have, how severe your heart disease is, and the likelihood that a transplant will be successful.The amount of time you spend on a waiting list is usually not a factor in how soon you get a kidney, except maybe for children.Most, but not all patients waiting for a kidney transplant are on dialysis. While you are waiting for a kidney, follow these steps:Follow any diet your transplant team recommends.Do not drink alcohol.Do not smoke.Keep your weight in the range that has been recommended. Follow any recommended exercise program.Take all medicines as they have been prescribed for you. Report changes in your medications and any new or worsening medical problems to the transplant team.Follow up with your regular doctor and transplant team on any appointments that have been made.Make sure the transplant team has the correct phone numbers so they can contact you immediately if a kidney becomes available. Make sure, no matter where you are going, that you can be contacted quickly and easily.Have everything ready in advance to go to the hospital.After the ProcedureIf you received a donated kidney, you will need to stay in the hospital for about 3 - 7 days. Afterwards, you will need close follow-up by a doctor and regular blood tests for 1 - 2 months.The recovery period is about 6 months. Often, your transplant team will ask you to stay fairly close to the hospital for the first 3 months. You will need to have regular check-ups with blood tests and x-rays for many years.Outlook (Prognosis)Almost everyone feels that they have a better quality of life after the transplant. For those who receive a close match, up to 90% are still alive after 1 year, and more than 70% are alive after 5 years. Those who receive a kidney from a living related donor do better than those who receive a kidney from a donor who has died. (If you donate a kidney, you can usually live safely without complications with your one remaining kidney.)People who receive a transplanted kidney may reject the new organ. This means that their immune system sees the new kidney as a foreign substance and tries to destroy it.In order to avoid rejection, almost all kidney transplant recipients must take medicines that suppress their immune response for the rest of their life. This is called immunosuppressive therapy. Although the treatment helps prevent organ rejection, it also puts patients at a higher risk for infection and cancer. If you take this medicine, you need to be regularly screened for cancer. The medicines may also cause high blood pressure and high cholesterol and increase the risk for diabetes.A successful kidney transplant requires close follow-up with your doctor and you must always take your medicine as directed.ReferencesBarry JM, Jordan ML, Conlin MJ. Renal transplantation. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 40.
