Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How dangerous is it to donate a kidney?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Low if done right: In order to donate your kidneys, the transplant center should screen you extensively to make sure there is very little risk of you developing kidney disease and ending up on dialysis. There is a slight risk your blood pressure may be higher in the future. However, if there are unexpected medical problems (like trauma or blockage to the one kidney), you have no reserve so more unexpected risk.
Answered 10/5/2013
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
