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Step 1: Evaluation<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Before a person can receive a kidney transplant, they must undergo a comprehensive evaluation to determine their eligibility. This evaluation involves a physical examination, medical history review, and a series of tests, including blood tests, urine tests, and imaging studies. The evaluation process also includes a psychological evaluation to assess the patient’s mental health and their ability to cope with the transplantation process. In addition, potential recipients must undergo a thorough evaluation of their heart and lung function, as well as screening for infectious diseases.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 2: Finding a Donor<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce a patient is deemed eligible for kidney transplantation, the next step is to find a suitable donor. There are two types of kidney donors: living donors and deceased donors.\nLiving donors are people who voluntarily donate one of their kidneys to a person in need of a transplant. In most cases, living donors are family members or close friends of the recipient. Deceased donors, on the other hand, are individuals who have died and have chosen to donate their organs.\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 3: Surgery<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKidney transplantation surgery typically takes several hours and involves placing the donated kidney into the recipient’s lower abdomen. The new kidney is connected to the recipient’s blood vessels and ureter, which allows the kidney to function properly.\nAfter surgery, the recipient will be monitored closely to ensure that the new kidney is functioning properly and that there are no complications.\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 4: Recovery<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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After the surgery, the recipient will need to stay in the hospital for several days to monitor their recovery. During this time, the medical team will ensure that the new kidney is functioning properly and that there are no complications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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After leaving the hospital, the recipient will need to follow a strict regimen of medications to prevent their body from rejecting the new kidney. They will also need to make regular visits to the doctor to monitor their kidney function and overall health.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Who is Eligible for Kidney Transplantation?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Not everyone with kidney failure is eligible for kidney transplantation. To be considered for a kidney transplant, a person must meet certain criteria, including:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To be eligible for kidney transplantation, a person must have end-stage renal disease, which means that their kidneys have stopped functioning properly. ESRD can result from a variety of causes, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease.\n<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2.Age\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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There is no age limit for kidney transplantation, but older patients may be at a higher risk of complications from the surgery. The decision to proceed with a kidney transplant is made on a case-by-case basis.\n<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To be considered for kidney transplantation, a person must be in relatively good health overall. They must be free of serious medical conditions that would make surgery risky.\n<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Psychological Evaluation\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Before a person can be considered for kidney transplantation, they must undergo a psychological evaluation to determine their ability to cope with the transplantation process. This evaluation is necessary to ensure that the patient can adhere to the post-transplant regimen, which includes taking immunosuppressive medications to prevent the body from rejecting the new kidney.\n<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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5. Financial Considerations\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Kidney transplantation is an expensive procedure, and patients must have insurance coverage or other means of paying for the procedure\n<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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