Protein In Urine after Seven Years Kidney Transplant

Kidney transplant is an effective treatment for end stage renal disease patients. It is to transplant a healthy kidney into the patient’s body to help patients regain kidney functions, get rid of dialysis and lead a normal life.

Kidney transplant is a preferred treatment options for most renal failure patients because it is more effective and enable patients to return to a more normal life style than maintenance dialysis. Even though, there are many problems after the surgery especially after seven years. There is a certain life expectancy and survival rate of kidney transplant. The survival rate after 5 years is 50% and the survival rate after 10 years is only 2%. Though transplant is a quick and effective treatment to help improve the patient’s kidney functions, they will develop a series of complications especially after several years. To improve the survival rate of the transplanted kidney, patients have to take anti-rejection drugs to suppress their already weak immune system.

Even though, many post-transplant problems appear such as high blood pressure, protein in urine. Protein in urine is often a sign of kidney problem, therefore early exams and tests are recommended to make clear what is the underlying cause. If it is due to kidney problems, early and effective treatment should be sought to control further deterioration, protect residual kidney function and prolong the life expectancy of the transplanted kidney.

After kidney transplant, patients still need to follow a diet plan after consulting the renal dietitians. Low-protein, low-salt diets with less meats and more fresh vegetables and fruits are good for kidney transplant patients. Low-protein helps reduce the production of nitrogenous wastes and reduce burdens to the kidneys. Low-salt diet helps control high blood pressure and protect the transplanted kidney from potential damages. Less meat and more veggies and fruits can also help reduce burdens to the new transplanted kidneys and it can help control proteins in urine.

The sign of protein in urine is bubbly urine. An early detection, early and effective treatments can help control the illness conditions and prevent further renal damages.