Kidney transported through green corridor from Jalandhar to Mohali saves man life
Chandigarh, January 28: A kidney transported through a green corridor from Jalandhar to Mohali gave a new lease of life to a 62 years old male patient from Kurukshetra who underwent a first cadaveric kidney transplant at Livasa Hospital Mohali today.
The two kidneys of a brain dead patient were harvested at Shriman Hospital Jalandhar by a team of doctors led by Dr Avinash Srivastava director urology & renal transplant at Livasa Hospital, Mohali.
The kidney was brought to Mohali through a green corridor with the help of Punjab Police and local administrations of Jalandhar, Phagwara, Nawanshahr, Ropar and Mohali for swift and safe shifting of organs. Another kidney was transported to Aykai Hospital Ludhiana by creating a different green corridor.
Dr Raka Kaushal director nephrology at Livasa said,” According to a recent survey only one donor is available for per million populations in India. There is an immense need to raise awareness for organ donation,”
“Kidneys are the most frequently needed organ followed by the liver. 85% of people waiting for organ donation need a kidney. By donating organs, a deceased donor person can save the lives of up to 8 individuals by way of organ donation and enhance the lives of over 50 people by way of tissue donation.”
Dr Raka further informed that due to the growing population of diabetes and hypertension, every year about 2.20 lakh new patients develop chronic kidney failure in India. Ironically due to the lack of awareness and unavailability of donors the kidney transplant takes place in only about eight thousand cases, she asserted.
Dr Avinash Srivastava said, “After every 10 minutes, one person is added to the organ transplant waiting list and 20 people die every day for organ need in India. More than 3 lakh patients are waiting for organ donation, but less than 10% of the patients waiting for organ donation get it on time,”
Tips of pervert kidney disease:
Ø Manage diabetes and high blood pressure
Ø Reduce salt intake
Ø Drink 8- 10 glass of water every day
Ø Don’t resist the urge to urinate
Ø Eat balanced diet with lots of Fruits
Ø Drink healthy beverages
Ø Avoid alcohol and smoking
Ø Exercise daily
Ø Avoid self-medication, especially painkillers
Ø Think before you take protein supplements and herbal medicine without discussing with your doctor
