This is not true. Although such persons do have a higher susceptibility to infection than usual, this rapidly diminishes by 3-6 months after transplant when the doses of the immunosuppressive medicine are reduced. So they have to be a little cautious initially, but later, even though the infection rate remains a little higher, this does not interfere with normal daily activities. The infections that do occur can be treated easily in most cases.

Yes. Everyday sports such as tennis, golf, softball and basketball are not only fun, but also a good way to stay in shape following transplant. See similar questions...

All the metabolic abnormalities are corrected by a liver transplant. Hence patients can have normal diet without restrictions soon after the transplant. Restoration of physical strength will be gradual and will take around three months to be restored fully. One can plan to return to work involving moderate physical strain by 4 months. Active sports can be resumed by six months. Education in school and college is usually commenced within 6 months after the transplant. See similar questions...

Yes, but the number of medicines and the doses decrease with passage of time. Most patients are only on small doses of 1 or 2 medicines at about a year after transplant, and down to a single medicine in 2-4 years which needs to be taken life-long. See similar questions...

Patients with advanced chronic liver failure can survive for a median time range of 18 months from the time of diagnosis without liver transplant. However as the disease advances they will require frequent medical admissions, some of which may be fatal. See similar questions...

It is advisable to undergo an evaluation as soon as you meet at least 2 of the criteria listed under absolute indications. This allows the author to list you for a suitable cadaver liver straight away. The cadaver livers are offered on first come first serve basis when the offer comes from some part of the country. While on waitlist one can explore the option of living donor transplant if any suitable relative is available. See similar questions...

The decision to transplant a patient's liver is made in consultation with all individuals involved in the patient's care, including the patient, referring physician, and the patient's family. The patient and family's input is vital in this decision making process; they must clearly understand the risks involved in proceeding to transplantation and the post transplant care. See similar questions...

No. Medical technology is not yet advanced enough to transplant the entire eye. It is simply impossible to reconnect the nerves leading from the eye to the brain. What you may have heard referred to as an "eye transplant" is probably the process of corneal transplantation, which is a valuable visionsaving procedure for some people, but unfortunately has no relationship to the problems in the eye caused by RP. See similar questions...

Patients with alcohol related liver failure may stabilize if they stop alcohol consumption and show some clinical improvement. Some of the patients with early cirrhosis due to viral hepatitis may improve if the virus is eradicated from their system by treatment. By and large liver cirrhosis is a progressive disorder and does not reverse by medical treatment; hence liver replacement remains the only cure. See similar questions...

The success of liver transplant depends on the medical condition of the patient. Or good risk patients who go for the surgery early enough, the 5 year survival is 85%. Patients who have additional risk factors like kidney dysfunction, malnutrition, cancer, portal vein occlusion, previous abdominal surgery and hepatitis-C type I are bound to have lower survival rates. See similar questions...

No hospital in India is as good as the best run hospitals in the West. To achieve such high standards will increase the cost of transplant. However the technical expertise of the doctors and nurses is comparable to that in the West. The infrastructure is also comparable. The results of liver transplant (in the author's series), is also comparable to the results of established centers. See similar questions...

The answer to this question depends on many factors. But, overall, 87% to 95% of adult patients at CPMC (California Pacific Medical Center) and 90% of children overall survive and are discharged from the hospital after liver transplantation. See similar questions...

Disclaimer: I am not a medical person, so medical people who read this, please forgive my layman's explanation). No, but it will extend his life and greatly improve his quality of life. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multifaceted disease that primarily affects the way proteins are transmitted through the cell walls (this is a simplified explanation -- there's a lack of bicarbonate at the cell membranes, etc.). See similar questions...

The majority of people are not sure what the liver does. They are unaware that it plays a major role in the digestive process. The liver acts as a comprehensive body detoxifier. Health threatening toxins accumulate in the liver. The liver must be able to break down toxins before they are excreted, ultimately via the colon or kidneys. See similar questions...

Take the remaining 10 piles and mix them into half a cup of liquid. Voila! You now have a representation of how much lead it takes to poison a child. See similar questions...

Is breakfast included in the price? In general breakfast is not included. If it is included in the price it will be mentioned. When consulting the hotel page, you can ckeck that by passing the mouse over the information symbol that exists next to the Hotel cost. Are taxes included in the room rates? Taxes are included in the room rates, unless stated differently. See similar questions...

If the person has developed de-compensated cirrhosis (this means that all of the liver is affected and there are no longer parts 'compensating' or making up for the damaged parts) a transplant will be needed. Not everyone will get a transplant because there are never enough donors. If someone has an alcohol problem or is still on methadone they will not get a transplant because the new liver would be unable to cope. See similar questions...

Anyone with a long-standing (chronic) or sudden onset (acute) severe liver disease leading to liver failure needs to be considered for a liver transplant. The common diseases requiring transplant are advanced liver disease due to Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, or alcohol induced damage. The other diseases for which this is done are biliary problems like primary sclerosing cholangitis, primary biliary cirrhosis and biliary atresia (children), metabolic diseases, and primary liver cancer. See similar questions...

In adults, the most common reason for liver transplantation is cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is caused by many different types of liver injuries that destroy healthy liver cells and replace them with scar tissue. Cirrhosis can be caused by viruses such as hepatitis B and C, alcohol, autoimmune liver diseases, build-up of fat in the liver, and hereditary liver diseases. In children, the most common reason for liver transplantation is biliary atresia. See similar questions...

Your doctor will decide whether you need to go to a hospital that does liver transplants. You will meet the liver transplant team. The team is usually led by a liver transplant surgeon and includes liver specialists, nurses, and other health care professionals. The transplant team will arrange blood tests, x rays, and other tests to help make the decision about whether you need a transplant and whether a transplant can be carried out safely. See similar questions...