Kidney transplant failure and rejection - what does this mean
Kidney transplant failure and rejection occurs when the body's immune system recognizes the transplanted kidney as foreign and launches an attack against it. this may be due to a mismatch between donor and recipient, an infection, or an underlying condition in the recipient.
What happens during the disease - kidney transplant failure and rejection
Kidney transplant failure and rejection is a complex process that involves an interaction between the body's immune system and the transplanted organ. in a rejection, the body's immune system recognizes the transplanted organ as foreign and produces antibodies to attack it. in addition, the body's immune system may also produce cytokines, which are molecules that can cause inflammation and tissue damage. as a result, the transplanted organ may become damaged and unable to function properly, leading to kidney transplant failure and rejection.
Kidney transplant failure and rejection - Prevention
The best way to prevent kidney transplant failure and rejection is to ensure that the donor and recipient are a good match, and that the recipient has a healthy lifestyle with regular follow-up care, including regular monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure, and immunosuppressive medications. additionally, it is important to avoid any drug or alcohol use, as well as any activities that could cause injury to the transplanted kidney.