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Live kidney donation

Live kidney donation

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Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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A 48-year old asked:

How safe is a live kidney donation?

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What is your opinion of a live kidney donation?

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Specifically what is your stance on live kidney donation?

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How long does a live kidney donation surgery take ?

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How long is a live kidney donation surgery for the donor?

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A 45-year old asked:

Please describe the minimum age for kidney donation?

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A 46-year old asked:

What is the likelihood of getting a kidney donation?

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A 43-year old asked:

Is a kidney donation healthy for the donor?

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A 36-year old asked:

What are the risks involved with kidney donation?

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A 47-year old asked:

Preparing for a kidney donation - suggestions needed like what to eat/drink, and how to prepare mentally?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is beer okay before a kidney donation?

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A 34-year old asked:

Will i need ss# for kidney donation?

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A 38-year old asked:

What is the recovery time after kidney donation?

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A 36-year old asked:

What are the dangers of inter vivos kidney donation?

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A 37-year old asked:

What health factors are considered for a kidney donation?

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A 36-year old asked:

How many days will i be out of class after a kidney donation?

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A 36-year old asked:

Do people stay home for a few weeks after going through a kidney donation?

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A 36-year old asked:

How can the testing process start for kidney donation if you live in different states?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it safe to drink after a kidney donation?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old asked:

What are the risks of a living kidney donation to the donor?

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A 41-year old asked:

How long after a kidney donation do you need to wear a Foley catheter?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Why is the left kidney preferred over the right for living kidney donation? Will the surgery be risker if I donate my right kidney due to lower function?

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A 21-year old male asked:

If I am thinking of doing a non directed donor kidney donation, is there an advantage to doing it now or waiting 1/2 yrs? At the rate of stem cells and dialysis will it no longer be neccisary in 2 yrs

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What are the risks involved in kidney donations?

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What dose enlarge kidney means?

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Tips to increase kidney health?

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What does fullness in kidney mean?

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Is mild kidney dysfunction reversible?

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A 70-year old female asked:

What can be done for degenerative kidney?

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Is bike riding a bad exercise for kidney ?

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