Organ replacement can drive anyone crazy and it’s completely normal. To shed the worries, the Kidney doctors in Nairobi, Kenya answered a few most common questions. Keep reading to get your answers.
- What is a kidney transplant?
When both your kidneys fail, your body needs a healthy kidney to keep functioning well. Once a donor is available, the kidney specialist in Nairobi, Kenya replaces the kidneys with a healthy one.
- What’s better? Dialysis or kidney transplant.
If you are getting a kidney donor, a kidney transplant is a better option. Not only does it prevent the hassle of visiting dialysis centre in Nairobi, Kenya, but also improves life expectancy.
- What’s the average life expectancy after a kidney transplant?
The average life expectancy after a kidney transplant depends on the type of donor’s kidney. If you receive from a living donor, the life expectancy is between 12-20 years and if you get a deceased donor kidney, the life expectancy ranges between 8-12 years.
- How often will I have to visit the Transplant unit after my transplant?
Depending on your health post-transplant, you might need to stay in the hospital for 4-5 days or more. Even further visits depend on your health.
- What are some options if I have Diabetes?
You can have one of the three options:
- Cadaver or living donor kidney transplantation
- Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplantation (SPK)
- Pancreas After Kidney Transplantation (PAK)
- What does the operation involve?
The operation involves transplanting the new kidney in your lower abdomen where it is easy to reach and treat. The defective kidneys are not removed unless there is some medical reason.
- What is the success rate of a kidney transplant?
Less than 1 out of 20 operations face an acute kidney rejection. The success rate is quite high.
- Are there any side effects of a kidney transplant?
It does have some side effects. The most common are:
- Increased risk of diabetes and infections
- The unwanted hair growth or hair loss.
- High blood pressure
- Swollen gums
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Necessary Test to Measure the Kidney Function
- Serum Creatinine
- Glomerular Filtration Rate(GFR)
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Imaging Tests
- Urine Tests
- What is the cost of a kidney transplant in Kenya?
The cost of kidney transplants in Kenya is quite less than anywhere else in the world. Looking at the world-class facilities offered at our renal units in Nairobi, Kenya the cost is extremely less. If you also have insurance, the transplant will not be too expensive for you. We are an NHIF-accredited facility. Patients have to come with their insurance or NHIF cards plus national Id cards to avail of services at Nephromed medical center at upper hill. We are impanelled with all major medical insurance companies. You can find out more information of insurance from >> https://nephromed.co.ke/patients-information/
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