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Do I need a kidney transplant and if yes, where?
Question
I experienced sudden onset of swelling in my feet and neck pain and found to have increased TSH and increased urea and creatinine. Serum protein electrophoresis revealed presence of protein (++) and blood (+). Kidney biopsy showed morphological changes predominantly with evidence of chronic tubulo-interstitial pathology and glomerular changes consistent with nephrosclerosis. The tubules are dilated and contain protein cast. I was recommended to have a kidney transplantation. Do you think it is prudent? If so, can you suggest where can it be done in India?
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Dr Vijay KherFeb 02, 2006
Chairman,
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Kidney transplantation is the best option of treatment for kidney failure. Kidney transplantation is governed by transplantation of human organs act and requires a compatible blood group donor from the family like parents, siblings, children & spouse (18 yrs - 65 yrs of age) to donate a kidney to you. The following centres have an active kidney transplant programme in India. 1) PGIMER, Chandigarh 2) Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi 3) AIIMS, New Delhi 4) SGRH - New Delhi 5) SGPGIMS, Lucknow 6) CMC Vellore, Tamil Nadu
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