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What health consequences will I face after donating one kidney to my brother?

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Published At July 10, 2022
Reviewed AtAugust 23, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My brother has a long-standing kidney disease. I am his sister. He is 45, and I am 35 years old. Our blood groups are the same, and the doctor said I could lend him my kidney. I am interested but also afraid of the same. Can I arrange another healthy donor of a similar blood group? Will that give the same result as my kidney donation or different due to another person? What will happen in the process if I have to donate him the kidney? Can you explain me?

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

A person can survive with one kidney. You can donate it. Otherwise, you can find out other healthy donors also. They will undergo a fitness test, and if everything is fine, the doctors will proceed.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Rajesh Gulati
Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Family Physician

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