When is a kidney transplant recommended?
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Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:A kidney transplant is recommended for persons who have serious kidney dysfunction and will not be able to live without dialysis or a transplant. Some of the kidney diseases for which transplants are done include the following conditions:
•Congenital renal obstructive disorders leading to hydronephrosis (the swelling of a kidney with urine), including ureteropelvic junction obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux (abnormal flow of urine from the bladder toward the kidneys), posterior urethral valves, prune belly syndrome, and megaureter
•Congenital nephrotic syndrome
•Alport syndrome
•Nephropathic and juvenile cystinosi
•Polycystic kidney disease
•Nail-patella syndrome
•Glomerulonephritis
•Berger disease
•Henoch-Schönlein purpura
•Hemolytic uremic syndrome
•Wegener granulomatosis
•Goodpasture syndrome
•Diabetes
Your physician will advise you on whether a kidney transplant is an appropriate treatment option for your diagnosis.
A kidney transplant is recommended for persons who have serious kidney dysfunction and will not be able to live without dialysis or a transplant. Some of the kidney diseases for which transplants are done include the following conditions:... More -
Healthwise answered:During kidney transplant surgery, a healthy kidney (donor kidney) replaces the lost function of your own damaged kidneys. Kidney transplant is used when you have severe chronic kidney disease (renal failure) that cannot be reversed by another treatment method. You will not be able to have this surgery if you have an active infection, another life-threatening disease such as cancer or severe heart or lung disease.
During kidney transplant surgery, a healthy kidney (donor kidney) replaces the lost function of your own damaged kidneys. Kidney transplant is used when you have severe chronic kidney disease (renal failure) that cannot be reversed by... More
