Does liver also be transplanted, know how much it costs and when it needs?

Cost of Liver Transplant in India: We have all heard about kidney transplant, heart surgery or bone marrow transplant. But when someone says that “I need a liver transplant”, then people’s face starts to surprise and fear. Why so? Because our information about liver is still very limited. Liver is the silent soldier of our body, who fights toxins every day, helps in digestion and gives energy to the body. But when this liver becomes weak or stops working, then only one treatment is left, liver transplant.

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When does liver transplant need?

Liver transplant is done when the liver gets so badly bad that it becomes a threat to the body

Chronic liver is performed when cirrhosis

Acute liver failure (suddenly stopping liver work)

Liver cancer (when cancer starts spreading and other treatment does not work)

If the patient does not feel hungry, vomit again and again, the skin or eyes become yellow, water starts filling in the stomach, then it can be indicated that the liver is failing and the transplant should be considered.

How much does liver transplant cost?

Liver transplant is a complex and expensive process. Its cost in India may vary according to the condition of the hospital, city and patient.

Liver transplant can cost from 20 lakh to 30 lakhs

This includes surgery, ICU stay, medicines, tests and doctors fees.

After surgery, medicines from 6 months to 1 year and regular checks are also required, which can cost 10,000 to 20,000 every month.

Can a liver be donated?

Even a healthy person can donate part of his liver. Because even a part of the liver is capable of becoming a new liver in the body, “living donor” transplant is possible. Usually only family members become donors.

The liver transplant may seem scary, but it is a miracle of today’s modern medicine, which is giving new life to thousands of life. There is a need to conduct timely examination, not ignore the symptoms and if ever needed, it is not possible to have liver transplant.

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Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.

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