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Is It Safe To Donate Kidney?
Sir I am Mona 48, going to donate my kidney to my husband in few days for transplant operation. Please tell me m I doing anything wrong as many of my family members are criticising my decision of donating. I am confused before operation. Make my mind in peace.redgs Mona
Thu, 16 Jan 2020
Hello,
Giving a kidney to someone who needs a transplant is a very generous thing to do. Living donation does not change life expectancy and does not appear to increase the risk of kidney failure.
In general, most people with a single normal kidney have few or no problems; however, you should always talk to your transplant team about the risks involved in the donation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
Giving a kidney to someone who needs a transplant is a very generous thing to do. Living donation does not change life expectancy and does not appear to increase the risk of kidney failure.
In general, most people with a single normal kidney have few or no problems; however, you should always talk to your transplant team about the risks involved in the donation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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