Things to consider after liver transplant
Things to consider after liver transplant.
The liver filters the toxins in the body. Also, it balances the blood sugar level. Liver is a very sensitive organ, which can be damaged due to bad habits like consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Also, liver problems can occur due to various other reasons.
When the liver is damaged to the extent that it cannot perform its normal functions and is likely to fail, a liver transplant is required. Liver transplant is a surgery in which a diseased or damaged liver is removed from the body and a healthy liver is transplanted in its place.
Liver transplant
Liver transplantation is a complex operation. People with liver damage (alcoholic cirrhosis) due to alcoholism, people with long-term active infections (hepatitis B and C), people with congenital liver problems, people with acute liver failure, and people with liver cancer are given a liver transplant.
What kind of person can be a donor?
It is better if the liver donor is less than 50 years old. The donor should not have any liver problems, should be completely healthy. No chronic disease and completely healthy person can be a donor.
Similarly, only people who are not addicted to alcohol and drugs and are mentally healthy are taken for liver transplant.
How long does it take for the patient to recover after the transplant?
There are different stages of recovery after liver transplant. After the transplant, the patient has to stay in the hospital for seven to 14 days. After that, the patient can be discharged after seeing the condition. After discharge, you have to go to the hospital for weekly follow-up.
From two weeks after the transplant, the patient can walk normally and eat by himself. But it takes at least three to five months to fully heal. It also depends on the immune system of the patient.
After the transplant, the patient should be followed up every three months. If an adult woman has a liver transplant, she can get pregnant within a year.
Many transplanted patients have fully recovered and are leading normal lives. There are examples of 75 percent of liver transplant patients living normally for more than 10 years.
Something to note
After a liver transplant, it takes some time for the body to accept the new liver. Therefore, the patient should remain in contact with the doctor even after discharge. Medicines should be taken on time.
After the transplant, the patient's immunity is weakened due to taking various medicines. In this case, special attention should be paid to hygiene to avoid various infectious diseases, do not go to crowded places and wear a mask.
Patients should change their lifestyle. If you have a habit of smoking and drinking alcohol, you should also give it up. Special attention should also be paid to food. Eat more easily digestible foods that are rich in fiber and have regular health check-ups. Eat balanced and nutritious food made at home. Do not eat processed and packaged food.
How to keep the liver healthy after transplantation
Weight control is essential to keep the liver healthy. Special attention should be paid to food. Eating too much fried or fatty foods can cause fatty liver problems. Therefore, a balanced healthy diet should be followed. Drink plenty of water.
Do not consume cigarettes, alcohol and tobacco products, do yoga or exercise regularly, if you have any kind of problem with your liver, you should contact your doctor.
