How does kidney disease affect the immune system?
I know a lot about kidney disease (renal failure), but can't appear to find the answer to one question: how is the immune system affected by kidney disease? I would similar to to know if people with kidney disease are more imagined to catch colds, flus, etc. than those without it? If anyone know the answer to this question, I'd appreciate your answer! Thanks.
Answers: I just have my kidney transplant about 4 months ago and now that I am on tons of drug to prevent rejection, my immune system is SO low. Before the transplant though I was never told my immune system was low, even while on dialysis. The just thing I had to keep under surveillance was my diet, mostly sodium intake, but as for my immune system before the transplant, it be the same. Now though I have to be exceedingly careful around kids and anyone who even has a minor cold due to my medication effecting my immune system.
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Answers: I just have my kidney transplant about 4 months ago and now that I am on tons of drug to prevent rejection, my immune system is SO low. Before the transplant though I was never told my immune system was low, even while on dialysis. The just thing I had to keep under surveillance was my diet, mostly sodium intake, but as for my immune system before the transplant, it be the same. Now though I have to be exceedingly careful around kids and anyone who even has a minor cold due to my medication effecting my immune system.
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