Dr Venkatesh Rajkumar MD, DM is one of the best Nephrology & Kidney Transplant Specialist Doctor in chennai. He is well experienced in the field of Nephrology

A kidney transplant is often the treatment of choice for kidney failure, compared with a lifetime on dialysis. A kidney transplant can treat chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease to help you feel better and live longer.

Compared with dialysis, kidney transplant is associated with:

• Better quality of life
• Lower risk of death
• Fewer dietary restrictions
• Lower treatment cost

Some people may also benefit from receiving a kidney transplant before needing to go on dialysis, a procedure known as preemptive kidney transplant.

But for certain people with kidney failure, a kidney transplant may be riskier than dialysis. Conditions that may prevent you from being eligible for a kidney transplant include:

• Advanced age
• Severe heart disease
• Active or recently treated cancer
• Dementia or poorly controlled mental illness
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Any other factor that could affect the ability to safely undergo the procedure and take the medications needed after a transplant to prevent organ rejection