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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.
What is name of kidney transplant by healthy donor called?
A kidney transplant from a healthy donor is called a living donor kidney transplant. In this procedure, a healthy individual donates one of their kidneys to someone with kidney failure. This type of transplant can lead to better outcomes and a shorter waiting time compared to transplants from deceased donors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
