VDM Verlag Living with a kidney transplant: A Guide for Kindey Transplant Recipients

Kidney Transplant is the most commonly performed organ transplant all over the world. There are many special Health Issues of routine life that people with a kidney transplant must be aware of in order to protect their graft to enhance their Quality of life as well as the functioning and longevity of the transplanted kidney. There are many misconceptions and important facts that must be known by the recipients and their carers. This guide explains the causes, prevention, precautionary measures that can detect kidney failure at an early & treatable stage to avoid a transplant besides a detailed information of medical and psychological factors that play a crucial role in influecning the health outcomes and quality of life after having a kidney transplant. This guide can help and facilitate the recipients to know and understand when, how and what they need to do to improve their transplant functioning that enables them to live a life that is meaningful & enjoyable.