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Asked for male, 33 years old from Bangalore
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Tacrolimus drug level testing is done just before the next dose ie trough that is usually in the morning hour before taking the tablet of 1.5. Testing should be repeated according to the timing post transplant. In the first year, repeated testing is to be done, in the later years, testing is done only after dose modification or any clinical event. Get the testing done with next creatinine monitoring to avoid any doubts. For more details please contact.
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Asked for female, 65 years old from Raipur
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Asked for male, 28 years old from Kolkata
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..kidney failure is also called end-stage renal disease. But, many people live long lives on dialysis or with a kidney transplant. urine level and creatine level can be control with some medication that may help to make your dialysis process easier or less complicated.
you may need to discuss it in detail to get right medical consultation.
you may need to discuss it in detail to get right medical consultation.
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Asked for male, 26 years old from Jamshedpur
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Hospital recovery for a kidney transplant is usually 5 to 10 days if there are no complications. The length of stay depends on your medical condition and needs. You’ll spend 24-48 hours in extensive care immediately after surgery.
You may need to connect over a call for further detailed consultation.
You may need to connect over a call for further detailed consultation.
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Asked for male, 34 years old from Chennai
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Asked for male, 34 years old from Navi Mumbai
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There are several side effects of becoming a Living Kidney Donor. Be aware of the risk and weigh it against your decision to donate. Possible long-term risks to donating a kidney include hyper-tension (high blood pressure), hernia, organ impairment and the need for organ transplant, kidney failure, and death.
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Asked for male, 34 years old from Chennai
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Asked for male, 35 years old from Mumbai
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Early complications include risk of abscesses within the abdominal walls. This is more likely in old, obese and diabetic patients.
Bleeding is another common complication immediately after surgery. Bleeding in uerine or hematuria may also be seen in some patients.
Late complications include narrowing of the ureters and obstruction to flow of urine from kidney into the bladder. This is called ureteric stenosis. Pyelonephrritis or infection of the kidneys after surgery is another complicat...more
Bleeding is another common complication immediately after surgery. Bleeding in uerine or hematuria may also be seen in some patients.
Late complications include narrowing of the ureters and obstruction to flow of urine from kidney into the bladder. This is called ureteric stenosis. Pyelonephrritis or infection of the kidneys after surgery is another complicat...more
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Asked for male, 24 years old from Chennai
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Various conditions can damage the kidneys, including both primary kidney diseases and other conditions that affect the kidneys.
Chronic kidney failure is associated with complications that can be debilitating or have a negative effect on quality of life. Anemia, pulmonary edema, stomach ulcers, neurological damage can be counted in those negative effects.
Whether you have early-stage kidney disease or you're on dialysis, you'll likely be advised to limit your phosphorus intake. Nearly ev...more
Chronic kidney failure is associated with complications that can be debilitating or have a negative effect on quality of life. Anemia, pulmonary edema, stomach ulcers, neurological damage can be counted in those negative effects.
Whether you have early-stage kidney disease or you're on dialysis, you'll likely be advised to limit your phosphorus intake. Nearly ev...more
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