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Organ Transplantation and Consequences

Organ Transplantation

● Organ transplantation is a medical procedure where a failing or damaged organ in the human body is replaced with a healthy organ from a donor1.
● It is often the only option to save lives in patients affected by terminal organ failures and improve their quality of life4.
● Transplantation of human cells, tissues, or organs can restore essential functions where no alternatives of comparable effectiveness exist1.

Consequences of Organ Transplantation

● Most people who have an organ transplant live a pretty normal life2.
● However, organ transplants can lead to other medical problems, usually because of the medicines needed to suppress the immune system so it doesn't "fight" the donor organ2.
● These problems range from the annoying to the life-threatening and include:
○ Diabetes: Can be a new problem or a problem that is exacerbated after the transplant2.
○ High cholesterol: Can clog up your blood vessels, possibly damage your donor organ, and eventually lead to heart disease2.
○ High blood pressure: Can be aggravated or caused by the medicines needed2.
○ Gastrointestinal problems: A fairly common side effect of steroids2.
○ Gout: A buildup of uric acid in the blood can result in gout, a painful inflammation of some joints2.
○ Anxiety and depression: Many people develop chronic anxiety and depression due to the stress of coping with a life-threatening disease, waiting for a transplant, recovering from serious surgery, and readjusting to life2.
○ Sexual problems: Some people develop sexual problems, such as a decreased sex drive or loss of function2.
○ Unwanted hair growth: Can be managed by shaving, waxing, or using drugstore products that remove hair2..

Source(s)

1. Transplantation - World Health Organization (WHO)

2. Organ Donation and Transplantation: “Life after Death” - IntechOpen

3. Organ Transplant - Possible Complications and Health Problems - WebMD

4. Everything you need to know about organ transplants - Medical News Today

5. en.wikipedia.org

 

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