Irregularities in liver functions can initiate diseases that can turn into life-threatening conditions over time. The end-stage liver complications are mainly the ones where the liver processes are hampered, bringing an individual near fatal events.
At this stage, there are no remedies left to reverse the damage. However, there are greater chances of survival when the scarred liver gets replaced with a new one. Liver transplantation is a surgical procedure that helps restore healthy liver functions.
In some cases, liver transplant rejection occurs, which is, of course, detrimental to the body. Keep reading to unveil more aspects of it.
Organ Rejection is an event in the body where cells from the body's immune system attack the transplanted organ, considering it foreign. Sometimes in Liver Transplants, the risk of rejection can be higher, and the recipient is prescribed medicines that work as anti-rejection agents. Given below are the types of liver transplant rejections.
Book Consultation
What happens when the body rejects a Liver Transplant? What are the unusual changes that a body undergoes? The answers to these questions are essentially the symptoms of liver transplant rejection. Though transplant rejection rarely happens after 2 or 10 years, there is still a likelihood of an individual suffering from it. Mentioned below are some signs that should not be ignored:
After transplantation, the body either accepts the new liver with medical assistance or rejects it. Several abnormalities can begin in the body when the liver transplant rejection occurs. Given below are some of those anomalies:
A liver transplant is a sensitive procedure that is executed with immense care. There are several tests done for matching donor compatibility before allotting the surgery. Also, some preventive measures are expected from the patient's side before and after surgery so that the risk of organ rejection reduces significantly. Signs of liver transplant rejection can be prevented if the following actions are undertaken on time:
Better late than never! Health ignorance navigates toward liver failure. Still, the advancements in the medical sphere in the form of therapies or liver transplant surgeries help an individual survive. However, negligence at the later stage is not at all desired as liver transplant rejections can prove to be lethal.
Thus, improving the symptoms of liver transplant rejection at the right time can be a wiser decision one can make for themselves.
The answer is still yes if the rejection is acute and cannot take the chronic path. Availing efficient medical assistance from the very beginning can dismiss all the health crises related to a liver transplant. It's always better to rely on the experts for every medical treatment, no matter how minor or major.
HexaHealth brings numerous health facilities that can be considered during illnesses. The highly experienced and qualified medical professional team at HexaHealth holds brilliant strength to provide promising health advice or treatment.
Yes, the possibilities are less, but a liver transplant can be rejected by the body after years too. Usually, organ rejection happens in the first six months of the surgery.
It is found that about 75% of liver transplant patients can have a decent survival rate for about five years, followed by regular health checkups.
When the body does not accept a new liver, it features symptoms of liver transplant rejection, such as abdominal pain, jaundice, high fever, and so on.
In most cases, the rejection happens during the first six months of the surgery itself; however, in a few cases, liver transplant rejection after 2 years is also seen.
Liver transplant rejection after 10 years is a very rare phenomenon though it can still happen, i.e. if the symptoms are not corrected at an early stage.
The common signs and symptoms of liver transplant rejection are high fever, frequent abdominal pain, jaundice, less urination, irritability, nausea, fatigue, shivering, etc.
Liver transplant rejection after 2 years can happen only in rare conditions where the acute rejection turns chronic.
Liver transplant rejection can be reversed with the help of immunosuppressive medicines when the rejection is at the acute stage.
When the body begins to reject a liver transplant, other complications arise, such as problems in the bile duct, infections, blood clots, issues with the kidneys, and so on.
When the first transplant fails, there is an option of planting the second liver; however, the later process is more complex than the initial one, with fewer survival chances.
Liver transplant recipients can survive up to 30 years after the surgery with proper medical care or routine follow-ups.
Performing a liver transplant multiple times is a complex procedure that reduces the survival chances. However, it can be opted for by medical practitioners when no other option is left.
The old liver left after the transplant is usually the diseased one with zero functionality; thus, it cannot be used for anything.
The most common complication of liver transplantation is high blood pressure which can be caused as a side effect of the immunosuppressive medicines.
It is usually advised to refrain from drinking alcohol for about six months or more after the liver transplant. Though, it's always better not to drink at all to help the new liver adapt well in the body.
Last Updated on: 21 July 2023
MBBS, DNB General Surgery, Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, FIAGES
12 Years Experience
Dr Aman Priya Khanna is a well-known General Surgeon, Proctologist and Bariatric Surgeon currently associated with HealthFort Clinic, Health First Multispecialty Clinic in Delhi. He has 12 years of experience in General Surgery and worke...View More
MSc. Clinical Research I PG Diploma in Public Health Services Management
3 Years Experience
His work in medical content writing and proofreading is noteworthy. He has also contributed immensely to public health research and has authored four scientific manuscripts in international journals. He was assoc...View More
Expert Doctors (6)
NABH Accredited Hospitals (7)
Book Consultation
Latest Health Articles