Nephrology & Therapeutics

Renal Transplantation and Immunology

The kidney is the organ that is most frequently transplanted from a living donor, while a transplant where the given kidney is taken from a deceased individual is known as a reduced donor transplant. Immunosuppressive drugs that support immune system suppression. The acknowledged therapeutic option for children with end-stage renal illness is pediatric kidney transplantation. HLA and ABO incompatible transplants are performed on patients with advanced renal disease. Typically, hyper acute rejection happens within the first 24 hours following transplantation. Acute chronic renal rejection can happen months to years after transplantation. The stage of renal illness will determine the nephrology treatment. Usually, stages one, two, and three are treatable. Making lifestyle adjustments and, occasionally, taking medication to manage your blood pressure and lower your blood cholesterol levels are part of the treatment process. This ought to lessen the risk of further kidney and circulatory system damage. Autoimmune disorders can affect only the kidneys or can spread across the body as a result of immune dysregulation. These include interstitial nephritis and primary glomerular disorders.