Question 1

24 hrs post kidney transplant the graft not functioning. ultrasound showed a subcapsular hematoma, but no surgical removal was done. options?

Accepted Answer

Ask the doctor,...: What you reported-24 hrs-could be still normally expected although we like to see the transplanted kidney starts to make urine right away. So, I am quite sure it deserves a close watch and see. At times, a period of dialysis may be still needed, but the longer no urine with rising BUN and creatinine, the less to hope good outcome. For individual situation, please ask the transplanted surgeon.

Question 2

who are best candidates for kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

Renal failure alone: Anyone with permanent renal failure that has the mental and physical capacity to adhere to the medical regimen required to keep the kidney functioning.  There are some excluding factors such as severe cardiovascular disease, prior cancers or infections, other progressive diseases that are not resolved, or psychological limitations.  The best candidates  would be those without other diseases.

Question 3

what can i expect at a kidney transplant evaluation?

Accepted Answer

See below: Evaluation for kidney transplant is done by the transplant team at most institutions.These may include a transplant coordinator, the surgeon, the nephrologist, social worker.They all will evaluate your condition and educate you about kidney transplant.They may not do it all on the same day. They present their findings to a transplant committee.

Question 4

please help! what is the procedure for kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

Inserting new kidney: Healthy kidney obtained from a cadaver or live donor who is as close as possible to being a perfect tissue match to proposed recipient. Kidney is inserted into recipient by joining arteries ; veins of donor kidney to those of recipient ; donor ureter to recipient bladder.  See diagram. Recipient then requires medication to try ; prevent recipient's body fro rejecting this new ; foreign organ.

Question 5

what are the shots a kidney transplant person should not get?

Accepted Answer

The live-virus shots: Immunosuppressed persons usually should not get the live-virus vaccines, but one has to talk with her doctors about each vaccine being considered. Live-virus vaccines include shingles vaccine, chicken pox vaccine, measles mumps rubella vaccine, etc...

Question 6

i always think im gonna go ill or get illl it just scares only felt like this since i had my kidney transplant in 2001?

Accepted Answer

Don't : The point of a transplant is to life life. You had your transplant in 2001 and I am presuming you have not been ill. This is 14 yrs!  Risk of infection goes down. Just be sensible in what you do, go about life and enjoy your life. Even if you get an illness most can be dealt with, so enjoy and take your meds. Happy that your kidney is 14 yrs old and am sure you can get many more out of it !!

Question 7

how long is a kidney transplant operation?

Accepted Answer

About 90 minutes: Transplants in young, thin recipients with no vascular disease can take less than an hour. More complicated procedures may take as long as 2 hours. Operations in teaching hospitals can take considerably longer in order to maintain a reasonable degree of safety. There is a wide range in the speed and skill of transplant surgeons and this should be considered when choosing a transplant center.

Question 8

food that i can't eat after kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

Grapefruit: Your anti-rejection drugs are carefully adjusted by measurement of drug levels. It turns out that grapefruit and grapefruit juice contain a substance that alters the levels of these drugs. We ask all transplant patients to avoid eating them. Fortunately, there is no problems with other citrus fruits, so eat plenty of oranges and lemons!

Question 9

is moringa safe to use after kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

: Do not ever take any supplement when you are taking immunosuppressive medications for kidney transplant status because we do not know much about the interaction. Take care.

Question 10

what are the after effects of a kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

No more dialysis: This is a very general question.  If the new kidney is functioning well most recipients are able to return to pre-illness levels of activity.  Many adults return to full time work and school.  They no longer do dialysis, but must take a number of new drugs that prevent rejection.   They need to continue lifelong follow-uup by their transplant team.

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