A live kidney transplant is a surgical procedure performed to place a healthy kidney from a living donor into the person whose kidneys no longer function properly. It is a life-saving procedure that offers an individual a lifestyle free from dialysis and helps return to their normal healthy life. Even though the transplant procedure provides an individual with a healthy functional kidney, there are high chances of organ rejection to occur in the recipient body.
Organ rejection occurs when the recipient's immune system tries to treat the life saving transplanted organ as bacteria or virus and attacks it. In short, it is the body's misguided attempt to protect an individual. To combat the unusual response, immunosuppression medications will be prescribed and administered. These are the medications that decrease the body's natural immune response to a "foreign" substance and allow the body to live in harmony with the donor organ.
The main aim of the immune suppression drugs is to weaken the body's immune system and reduce its fighting power. Due to the suppressed immune system, the individuals will be at high risk of developing infections and can be easily prone to certain types of diseases. To prevent this from happening kidney transplant patients should follow certain precautions and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
The below mentioned are a few recommendations which a kidney recipient should adhere to
The main aim of the immune suppression drugs is to weaken the body's immune system and reduce its fighting power. Due to the suppressed immune system, the individuals will be at high risk of developing infections and can be easily prone to certain types of diseases. To prevent this from happening kidney transplant patients should follow certain precautions and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
The below mentioned are a few recommendations which a kidney recipient should adhere to
- ISOLATION – During the initial days of hospitalization, the patient should be isolated from the rest of the crowd. It is recommended to wear a mask and limit his contact with sick people.
- PERSONAL HYGIENE – The individuals should always try to keep themselves neat and clean by staying away from dirt. Hand washing and hand sanitization before food consumption is an excellent way to combat germs. They should also maintain good dental hygiene by brushing daily.
- NUTRITIONAL DIET – The individuals should work with their dietician or doctor on their diet requirements.they should take a diet that is rich in calcium and protein. They should avoid foods with high salt, sugar, and cholesterol content. They should consume food that is prepared and stored in a safe manner.
- SAFE DRINKING WATER - Unsafe water from public areas may contain bacteria and impurities that may be harmful due to the weak immune system. Always try to drink boiled and filtered water.
- DON'T IGNORE CUTS AND SCRATCHES - Clean them and put on a bandage. Get in touch with your doctor if you have any signs of infection.
- STOP SMOKING – Smoking decreases the efficiency of new kidneys and can lead to diseases like cancer and heart attack.
To decrease the chance of kidney rejection and infection, it is recommended not to miss the medication and to follow a healthy lifestyle.
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