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KIDNEY TRANSPLANT: DO YOU REALLY NEED IT?
A kidney transplant occurs when a person suffers from chronic kidney disease. Kidney transplantation is the permanent placement of a healthy kidney from a living or deceased individual into a patient whose kidneys no longer function properly. A kidney transplant can effectively treat chronic kidney disease and allow patients to live a normal life for years.
Why do doctors recommend a kidney transplant?
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Quality of life
There is a greater probability of a higher quality of life. They don’t have to spend hours each week on dialysis, and they’re more likely to return to work.
Fewer limits on diet
A kidney transplant will ensure fewer long-term health problems than people have with dialysis.
More energy
Dialysis can at times take a toll on the body. It can cause problems ranging from anaemia, where you have fewer red blood cells, to heart disease.
