Kidney Transplant

1. Rejection – this is actually the biggest problem that most patients suffer right after a kidney transplant.
   
   
   
   This is the method that the body attempts to ‘reject’ a certain foreign substance, ergo, your new kidney. Other kids of rejections are:
   
   • Hyperacute – a rare occurrence. This happens within a short period of time after the transplant procedure
   • Chronic – can happen at any possible time.
     
     
     
     Could even include years after the kidney transplant
   • Acute – a common type of rejection. Although it can happen most of the time, this often occurs during its first six months after the transplant.
   When a rejection happens, make sure you contact your doctor for immediate treatment.
   
   
2. Delayed Graft Function – the function of your kidney could be delayed. You would need to stay longer for days or weeks in the hospital until your new kidney “wakes up”.
3. Infection – your doctor will mostly likely prescribe your certain medications to prevent the case of rejection.
   
   
   
   However, this will gain another level of risk which is infection, as they can suppress the immune system. Areas of common infection occurrence are bladder, lungs or the incision area. However, you will be required for medications for the initial six months to avoid infection.
4. High blood pressure – one of the complications of kidney transplant.
   
   
   
   This condition is a common side effect from the medications you take and you need another prescription to deal with your blood pressure. You will need constant monitoring of your blood pressure to detect possible complications. Contact your doctor or transplant coordinator if your blood pressure consistently reads over 160/100.
5. Diabetes – immunosupression medications that you take may cause you the problem of diabetes since this will increase your blood sugar levels.
   
   
   
   Signs of this problem are constant urinating, blurred vision, confused and thirstier. Contact your doctor or transplant coordinator if you have these signs for further action.

1. History of cancer
2. Irresolvable psychosocial problem
3. Present indication of substance abuse
4. Severe mental retardation
5. Severe psychiatric problem
6. Failure to meet certain prescribed medications