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Kidney Transplantation - A New Lease of Life
A staggering 850 million people worldwide are estimated to have kidney diseases due to various causes. Chronic kidney diseases (CKD) lead to at least 2.4 million deaths per year and are now the sixth fastest-growing cause of death.
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Get A Second OpinionRise in the Need for Kidney Transplantation
- In the year 2000, there were only 15-20 kidney transplants per year across all hospitals.
- As the years passed, the number of transplants has increased to 70-100 per year.
- India needs more than 1 lakh transplants annually, but currently, only 12,000 transplants are performed.
Addressing the Shortage
- Lack of Awareness: Many are unaware of the benefits and availability of kidney transplants.
- Shortage of Organs: There is a significant gap between the demand and supply of donor kidneys.
- Advancements in Medical Science: Live donor transplants, cadaver transplants, and swap transplants have been developed to increase the number of successful transplants.
Importance of Early Detection and Awareness
- Life-Threatening Nature of Kidney Diseases: Early detection can save lives.
- Encouraging Medical Consultation: People need to be informed about the symptoms and risk factors for kidney disease, such as diabetes, hypertension, and family history.
- Symptoms to Watch For: Swollen legs, reduced urine output, fatigue, lack of appetite, anemia, blood in urine, back pain, and frequent urination at night.
Living on Hemodialysis
- Challenges for Patients and Families: Hemodialysis is a strenuous process that affects the entire family.
- The Role of Donors: A suitable donor can significantly improve the quality of life for a patient.
Promoting Kidney Health
- Awareness Campaigns: More campaigns are needed to promote cadaver donor organ donation.
- Healthy Lifestyle: Adopting a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly, following a balanced diet, and reducing tobacco consumption can prevent or delay kidney diseases.
Universal Health Coverage for Kidney Health
- Essential Health Care: Universal, sustainable, and equitable access to high-quality health care is crucial.
- Screening and Early Diagnosis: Screening high-risk individuals (such as diabetics and those with hypertension) can prevent end-stage kidney disease.
Kidney Transplantation - The Most Cost Effective Treatment
- Cost-Effectiveness: Kidney transplantation is the most cost-effective treatment for CKD.
- Setup Costs and Requirements: High setup costs, specialized teams, organ donors, and dialysis backup are necessary for successful transplants.
- Cultural Barriers: Cultural biases against organ donation need to be addressed.
Kidney Transplantation Procedure
- Evaluation: The process starts with a thorough evaluation of the patient's health to ensure they are a good candidate for the transplant.
- Finding a Donor: This can be a living donor (usually a family member) or a deceased donor.
- Surgery: The transplant surgery involves placing the new kidney in the lower abdomen and connecting it to the blood vessels and bladder.
- Recovery: Post-surgery, the patient stays in the hospital for several days and requires regular check-ups to ensure the body is accepting the new kidney.
Kidney Transplantation Cost
- Cost Range: The cost of kidney transplantation in India can range from INR 5 to 10 lakhs, depending on the hospital and the complexity of the case.
- Insurance: Some insurance policies may cover a portion of the transplantation cost, but it is essential to check with the provider.
- Post-Operative Costs: Patients should also consider the cost of post-operative care, including medications, regular check-ups, and potential complications.
Conclusion
Kidney health for everyone and everywhere calls for universal health coverage (UHC) for the prevention and early treatment of kidney diseases. We must encourage healthy lifestyles, provide equitable health care access, and promote organ donation to make kidney care a priority.
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Book an AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions
Individuals who are unresponsive to therapy or dialysis for severe renal disease or kidney failure may require a kidney transplant.
Before surgery, tests are done to find a donor kidney that matches the recipient's tissue type. The recipient must also be in good health for surgery.
The surgery usually takes several hours. During the procedure, the healthy donor kidney is carefully placed into the recipient's body.
After surgery, patients are closely monitored in the hospital. They take medications to prevent their body from rejecting the new kidney.
Recovery time varies, but most patients stay in the hospital for about a week. It can take several weeks at home to fully recover from the surgery.
A kidney from a deceased donor typically lasts ten to fifteen years. A kidney from a living donor may last longer.
To donate a kidney, a person must be in good health and willing to undergo testing to match with a recipient. The surgery is performed under anesthesia.
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