You can get GVHD from a kidney transplant although getting GVHD after a kidney transplant is very rare.
The most common virus after a kidney transplant or after kidney infection is a CMV virus infection also known as cytomegalovirus.
Cytomegalovirus is a genus of viruses in the order Herpesvirales, in the family Herpesviridae, in the subfamily Betaherpesvirinae.
Humans and other primates serve as natural hosts.
The 11 species in this genus include human betaherpesvirus 5, which is the species that infects humans
The most opportunistic infection after kidney transplant is Candidiasis which is a systemic fungal infection that is commonly encountered in renal transplant or kidney transplant recipients with the urinary tract being the site of origin in over 80 percent of the cases.
The disease after kidney transplant is persistent CKD mineral and bone disorder disease which complicates the treatment and evaluation of osteoporosis.
The virus in the blood after kidney transplant is BK virus which is common and usually not active in the body but can wake up and become active after a kidney transplant especially if you have a weakened immune system and it may even affect the new kidney.
A kidney transplant costs $260,000.00 without health insurance and sometimes more.
After you have a kidney transplant you'll also need to take anti rejection drugs which costs $17,000.00 per year.
The kidney transplant cost of $260,000.00 includes the kidney transplant itself as well as screening, post surgical care, the first 6 months of the drugs and pre kidney transplant screening as well as kidney donor matching.
The early warning signs of kidney failure are.
Decreased urine output, although occasionally urine output remains normal.
Fluid retention, causing swelling in your legs, ankles or feet.
Shortness of breath.
Fatigue.
Confusion.
Nausea.
Weakness.
Irregular heartbeat.
Kidney disease can be detected in urine through urine tests as well as blood tests.
Kidney disease means your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood the way they should.
You are at greater risk for kidney disease if you have diabetes or high blood pressure.
If you experience kidney failure, treatments include kidney transplant or dialysis.
The 3 early warning signs of kidney disease include.
1: Dizziness and Fatigue. One of the first possible signs of weakening kidneys is the experience of overall weakness in yourself and your overall health.
2: Swelling (Edema)
3:Changes in urination.
Other signs of Kidney Disease include.
You're more tired, have less energy or are having trouble concentrating.
You're having trouble sleeping.
You have dry and itchy skin.
You feel the need to urinate more often.
You see blood in your urine.
Your urine is foamy.
You're experiencing persistent puffiness around your eyes.
Changes in your fingernail color can also be an indicator of kidney disease.
Renal Failure fingernails will usually be more white in color or Jaundice color or normal to reddish brown color.
When people have kidney disease, nitrogen waste products build up in our bodies.
Your kidneys are not filtering those products out properly.
This can lead to changes in the look and structure of both fingernails and toenails.