Can nephritis be cured through kidney transplantation?
Disease description:
My wife was recently diagnosed with nephritis, and she really hopes to be cured through kidney transplantation. Can nephritis be cured by kidney transplant after being diagnosed?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xinju
Whether nephritis can be cured through kidney transplantation depends on the specific circumstances. Kidney transplantation involves implanting a healthy kidney into a person suffering from kidney disease and is primarily suitable for patients who have lost function in both kidneys. Some patients may achieve clinical cure after transplantation, with normal kidney function restored. However, if rejection occurs following transplantation, the condition may not be cured and could lead to recurrent kidney damage or renal failure.
