How do kidney transplants work - Alexander H. Toledo
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Date: 2024-11-08
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nikkiewhite476
My nephew was born with only one kidney, he is healthy as a horse.
My brother-in-law has PCK polycystic kidneys. They had to remove both of his kidneys because the cysts had made his kidneys massive. They pictures of them after removal were hard to believe. They were larger than the surgical pans, so probably 10 times bigger than normal.
He got a new kidney after 8 years of hemo dialysis. One thing no one ever thinks about is how painful it is to have a full bladder after 8 years without urine. He had to slowly stretch his bladder as the pain and urgency was so bad.
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My nephew was born with only one kidney, he is healthy as a horse.
My brother-in-law has PCK polycystic kidneys. They had to remove both of his kidneys because the cysts had made his kidneys massive. They pictures of them after removal were hard to believe. They were larger than the surgical pans, so probably 10 times bigger than normal.
He got a new kidney after 8 years of hemo dialysis. One thing no one ever thinks about is how painful it is to have a full bladder after 8 years without urine. He had to slowly stretch his bladder as the pain and urgency was so bad.
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ginamilano5376
I am have Stage III Renal Failure due to chemo treatments in 2006. In 2011 doctors told me that they were 'watching my kidneys. ' Rather than wait until I needed dialysis (or a transplant, I took a pro-active stance to help my kidneys stay functional - IT IS POSSIBLE! I avoid pain killers, alcohol, caffeine and excess salt. I filter the fluoride out of my drinking water! About 3 years ago, I started eating Vegan - kidneys struggle to digest animal protein. Hopefully, my healthy lifestyle will continue to allow my kidneys to function. Gratitude! Everyday is a gift!
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I am have Stage III Renal Failure due to chemo treatments in 2006. In 2011 doctors told me that they were 'watching my kidneys. ' Rather than wait until I needed dialysis (or a transplant, I took a pro-active stance to help my kidneys stay functional - IT IS POSSIBLE! I avoid pain killers, alcohol, caffeine and excess salt. I filter the fluoride out of my drinking water! About 3 years ago, I started eating Vegan - kidneys struggle to digest animal protein. Hopefully, my healthy lifestyle will continue to allow my kidneys to function. Gratitude! Everyday is a gift!
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ftschembari254
My grandfather passed away on dialysis in the 90s while waiting for a transplant. My stepdad received a kidney from one of his firefighter coworkers over 10 years ago now and both parties have been healthy since! I can’t recommend enough the importance of being an organ donor. The least that anyone can do is to sign-up to donate your organs after you pass away, you won’t be needing them anymore and you could save someone else’s life!
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My grandfather passed away on dialysis in the 90s while waiting for a transplant. My stepdad received a kidney from one of his firefighter coworkers over 10 years ago now and both parties have been healthy since! I can’t recommend enough the importance of being an organ donor. The least that anyone can do is to sign-up to donate your organs after you pass away, you won’t be needing them anymore and you could save someone else’s life!
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kenwright5410
I was just eliminated from donating my kidney on the final test (CT scan with contrast and ultrasound. After 4 months of this process, they found I had 3 arteries going into my right kidney (and 1 vein) and 2 arteries and 2 veins in my left kidney. The recipient would have been a 30ish male with a wife and 2 small daughters. Please contact Deidra Gonzales at Erlanger in Chattanooga TN if you would consider donating to this young man.
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I was just eliminated from donating my kidney on the final test (CT scan with contrast and ultrasound. After 4 months of this process, they found I had 3 arteries going into my right kidney (and 1 vein) and 2 arteries and 2 veins in my left kidney. The recipient would have been a 30ish male with a wife and 2 small daughters. Please contact Deidra Gonzales at Erlanger in Chattanooga TN if you would consider donating to this young man.
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ted_ed
Im all in for lab grown/mechanical organs for people as if we figure out the kinks once we eventually can mass produce it to the point its available to EVERYONE on earth.
With all the progress and if everything goes right we might be the first generation to live beyond 100 yrs because a healthy brain as is can theoretically last for 200 years
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Im all in for lab grown/mechanical organs for people as if we figure out the kinks once we eventually can mass produce it to the point its available to EVERYONE on earth.
With all the progress and if everything goes right we might be the first generation to live beyond 100 yrs because a healthy brain as is can theoretically last for 200 years
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br1pres8
As a doctor that does most of their work evaluating transplanted kidneys and livers with doppler ultrasound in a major transplant hospital in brazil, i see how the new organ improves the quality of life of a patient in a way that is beyond the understanding of most of people. sometimes it's just like they resurrected!
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As a doctor that does most of their work evaluating transplanted kidneys and livers with doppler ultrasound in a major transplant hospital in brazil, i see how the new organ improves the quality of life of a patient in a way that is beyond the understanding of most of people. sometimes it's just like they resurrected!
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geophph4324
Just found out my type 1 diabetes means I’ll probably die of kidney failure. I didn’t do anything to cause it and now I gotta deal with this, why do I have to look around and see healthy people around me while I have to argue with insurance companies who actively want to deprive me of my medical supplies
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Just found out my type 1 diabetes means I’ll probably die of kidney failure. I didn’t do anything to cause it and now I gotta deal with this, why do I have to look around and see healthy people around me while I have to argue with insurance companies who actively want to deprive me of my medical supplies
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Newdivide
Surgeon: well, the brain surgery was a complete success. But his left kidney failed due to the stress of the operation
Tracey: but what about the right one
Surgeon: he lost it in a train crash three years ago
Kobayashi: sighs take my left kidney, give it to Atari-kun
- Isle of Dogs, 2018 film
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Surgeon: well, the brain surgery was a complete success. But his left kidney failed due to the stress of the operation
Tracey: but what about the right one
Surgeon: he lost it in a train crash three years ago
Kobayashi: sighs take my left kidney, give it to Atari-kun
- Isle of Dogs, 2018 film
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ted_ed
The thumbnail is a bit deceptive. The thumbnail says Can you live with one kidney but the video is about transplants. I've had one kidney removed because of cancer and thought this video would go into detail how well I survive with just one kidney but instead it focuses mostly on transplants.
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The thumbnail is a bit deceptive. The thumbnail says Can you live with one kidney but the video is about transplants. I've had one kidney removed because of cancer and thought this video would go into detail how well I survive with just one kidney but instead it focuses mostly on transplants.
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brandanmichael6982
I lost my mother in law a few weeks ago to a stroke. She was able to donate several organs; her kidneys included. Our family is sad that she is gone, and extremely grateful that she was able to save several other lives with her donations. Thanks Ted for putting together this video.
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I lost my mother in law a few weeks ago to a stroke. She was able to donate several organs; her kidneys included. Our family is sad that she is gone, and extremely grateful that she was able to save several other lives with her donations. Thanks Ted for putting together this video.
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geoffreydowdle5751
My brother has IGA neuropathy. He's in his mid-twenties and is in stage 4 kidney failure. Doctors basically just monitor him for when it will die. It's crazy how little can be done. It makes me wonder if there's some kind of incentive to put people on dialysis machines.
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My brother has IGA neuropathy. He's in his mid-twenties and is in stage 4 kidney failure. Doctors basically just monitor him for when it will die. It's crazy how little can be done. It makes me wonder if there's some kind of incentive to put people on dialysis machines.
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sherrinunya4079
I have one kidney. My sister's. She donated it after mine failed in 2009. 5 years of home peritoneal dialysis, then hers since 2013. My doctor said it was the best match he'd ever seen outside of identical twins. Makes sense, all 5 of us kids looked alike.
Thanks Deb!
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I have one kidney. My sister's. She donated it after mine failed in 2009. 5 years of home peritoneal dialysis, then hers since 2013. My doctor said it was the best match he'd ever seen outside of identical twins. Makes sense, all 5 of us kids looked alike.
Thanks Deb!
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KeshenMac
guys can you double check nearly 100, 000 kidneys are transplanted annually in the US alone part in your video and description my searches come up with around 25k for kidneys in the US. that number seems absurdly high
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guys can you double check nearly 100, 000 kidneys are transplanted annually in the US alone part in your video and description my searches come up with around 25k for kidneys in the US. that number seems absurdly high
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theresasadler128
I had no idea the kidneys were just added and added. is there a limit to how many kidney transplants a person can have 3 times to a single person sounds greedy when others die waiting for one chance.
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I had no idea the kidneys were just added and added. is there a limit to how many kidney transplants a person can have 3 times to a single person sounds greedy when others die waiting for one chance.
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adarshs6200
Never knew that the new kidney gets added without replacing the old one. Also, feels counter-intuitive that someone with one kidney is probably in a much better medical condition than someone with 4 or 5.
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Never knew that the new kidney gets added without replacing the old one. Also, feels counter-intuitive that someone with one kidney is probably in a much better medical condition than someone with 4 or 5.
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KristenRowenPliske
Quick answer-yes. The other one takes over; you just have to be a little more careful with what you drink & eat.
My mom had one removed a few years ago because of cancer. She’s still kicking.
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Quick answer-yes. The other one takes over; you just have to be a little more careful with what you drink & eat.
My mom had one removed a few years ago because of cancer. She’s still kicking.
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ethanmartinez808
When we think about it's just mind blowing that we'll be able to grow organs from scratch and save the lives without risking the other's.
A genuine appreciation to all the researchers!
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When we think about it's just mind blowing that we'll be able to grow organs from scratch and save the lives without risking the other's.
A genuine appreciation to all the researchers!
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ohiobumass
Thank you for addressing the question Apple fans ask themselves every year no joke a Chinese dude sold one of his kidney to get an iPhone, the first time I heard it I thought it was a meme too
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Thank you for addressing the question Apple fans ask themselves every year no joke a Chinese dude sold one of his kidney to get an iPhone, the first time I heard it I thought it was a meme too
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roaringmoonking
My grampa got told he had 20-25 years to live after his one kidney was removed he's still going (maybe not strong other health issues not related to the kidney removal) 50 odd years later
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My grampa got told he had 20-25 years to live after his one kidney was removed he's still going (maybe not strong other health issues not related to the kidney removal) 50 odd years later
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fireandcopper
I have signed my voluntray donor card if i have perished in an accident but if the organs are salvageable its the least i can give, a longshot, sure, but i dont need organs when I'm buried
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I have signed my voluntray donor card if i have perished in an accident but if the organs are salvageable its the least i can give, a longshot, sure, but i dont need organs when I'm buried
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