Organ transplantation can be absolutely a life saving means for the recipient. After the successful surgery, he or she can expect to lead to a normal healthy life all over again. But that does not mean that life is same as before as to keep their new organ working normally and keep other complications at bay, they need to follow some extremely important instructions all through their lives. They should maintain a healthy lifestyle that would help them keep going for as long as possible with the transplanted organ. There can be many issues including emotional issues and biological issues that should be taken well care of even after organ transplantation.
The recipient, after organ transplantation may have a sense of guilt or sympathy for the donor. This feeling, at times takes an intense turn and he may feel like being the culprit of the donor. If the organ is donated by a dead person, the recipient may feel that he or she has benefited from his death. At this time, the family of the recipient should make him or her understand the positive aspects of the transplant. The fact that he or she is not the cause of the donor’s death, should be made very clear. It would be better if this thing is mentioned before the surgery. The person may also get depressed for being ‘so weak’.
Every person who has been the primary source of income for his family wishes to join back as soon as possible, after organ transplantation. But he should first get it checked if his body is able to cope-up with the pressures he is going to face, or not. He should join his workplace only after his doctor allows for it or else he may fall into prey with any complication. Women willing to conceive, should consider doctor’s advice and maintain the necessary gap. They should adhere strictly to doctor’s instructions even after they have conceived.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Autograft Transplantation
Autograft transplantation is a type of organ transplantation which is widely practiced today. It is different to other types in the way that here, the donor and recipient is the same person. It is the best of means to enhance regeneration processes. As there is no need to look for the donor alive or dead, the process is performed in much lesser time than other transplantation processes. But before going for that there are certain conditions that the person should be able to pass through. The doctor performs it with due care and attention. The finesse with which he needs to perform the surgery requires lot of study and research of the subject.
The most common autograft transplantation that is performed using this technique is skin grafting which comes as an option for combating skin damages occurred due to severe burns, decomposition, allergic damage and accidental injuries. The loss of skin should be treated fast as skin saves from a number of foreign invasions. The process involves careful attainment of skin from other healthy part of the body and its application of the damaged part. This technique is followed in many cosmetic surgery cases, as well. Till date, skin grafting cases have been quite successful.
Not every autograft transplantation process is performed for emergency cases. There can be many other purposes also. This is done also done for storage reasons. The stored tissues can then be used when needed. Every year, the process is performed in great numbers, in almost all the countries. There are minimum complications expected out of it as there are no issues like body’s immune response or availability of the donor. Therefore there are absolutely no chances of rejection in any case. The recovery of the transplanted area also happens fast. In very less time, the person may start leading a normal and healthy life.
The most common autograft transplantation that is performed using this technique is skin grafting which comes as an option for combating skin damages occurred due to severe burns, decomposition, allergic damage and accidental injuries. The loss of skin should be treated fast as skin saves from a number of foreign invasions. The process involves careful attainment of skin from other healthy part of the body and its application of the damaged part. This technique is followed in many cosmetic surgery cases, as well. Till date, skin grafting cases have been quite successful.
Not every autograft transplantation process is performed for emergency cases. There can be many other purposes also. This is done also done for storage reasons. The stored tissues can then be used when needed. Every year, the process is performed in great numbers, in almost all the countries. There are minimum complications expected out of it as there are no issues like body’s immune response or availability of the donor. Therefore there are absolutely no chances of rejection in any case. The recovery of the transplanted area also happens fast. In very less time, the person may start leading a normal and healthy life.
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer refers to over-growth of cells and tissues anywhere in the mouth and throat. This kind of cancer belongs to the group, head and neck cancers. It is known to develop anywhere in the oral cavity. The cancer starts effecting squamous cells that form the outer cover for all parts of the mouth. Therefore, they are also known as squamous cell carcinomas. This cancer spreads in the lymphatic system through a watery fluid known as lymph. It also spreads in other related parts like throat, lungs and even other body parts. When this cancer reaches lungs, it should not be mistaken as lung cancer as it has originated from oral cancer cells only.
Oral cancer is absolutely not contagious. There is no risk of catching this disease from its patient. People, who are habitual of chewing tobacco and consuming alcohol on regular basis, are very likely to develop this type of cancer. The majority of oral cancer patients are found to be tobacco chewers. Tobacco when taken in the form of cigarettes causes equally bad results. People having family history of oral cancer or any other neck and head cancer also face the risk of having this cancer. In some rare cases, exposure to the sun causes lip cancer. This can be avoided with the application of a good sun-block cream or balm.
Symptoms of oral cancer can be white, red or combination of red and white patches in the parts of mouth, any sore that does not heal, bleeding inside the mouth, teeth getting loose from the root, pain in the mouth while swallowing and eating, pain in the ear and nearby areas of the mouth. If you feel all or any of the symptoms bothering you enough, don’t make late in consulting the doctor as timely diagnosis of the same can save you from getting into a big problem.
Oral cancer is absolutely not contagious. There is no risk of catching this disease from its patient. People, who are habitual of chewing tobacco and consuming alcohol on regular basis, are very likely to develop this type of cancer. The majority of oral cancer patients are found to be tobacco chewers. Tobacco when taken in the form of cigarettes causes equally bad results. People having family history of oral cancer or any other neck and head cancer also face the risk of having this cancer. In some rare cases, exposure to the sun causes lip cancer. This can be avoided with the application of a good sun-block cream or balm.
Symptoms of oral cancer can be white, red or combination of red and white patches in the parts of mouth, any sore that does not heal, bleeding inside the mouth, teeth getting loose from the root, pain in the mouth while swallowing and eating, pain in the ear and nearby areas of the mouth. If you feel all or any of the symptoms bothering you enough, don’t make late in consulting the doctor as timely diagnosis of the same can save you from getting into a big problem.
Hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis is the condition in which the hair growth is so much in any part of the body that it looks very abnormal. The condition can be extremely weird and vulnerable for the person suffering from this disease. The condition can appear in any of the two ways, either on the whole body or on a particular area of the body. This over growth of hair on the skin area that not dependent on androgen. People suffering from this disease find themselves as aliens among normal looking human beings. The disease is classified into two types, congenital hypertrichosis and acquired hypertrichosis.
Congenital hypertrichosis is caused as a result of genetic mutation and is noticed right after birth. It is rarely found. The condition is found to be severe among men than in women. The acquired hypertrichosis is, as the name suggests, acquired much after due to side effect of any drug. It can be treated by means of special treatments. Not much should be expected from these treatments as they usually are able just to minimize the intensity of the disease. Generalized acquired hypertrichosis commonly covers areas like cheeks, upper lip and chin. The forearms and legs also seem to be affected.
Hypertrichosis was first found in very ancient times. The disease is taken and considered in many ways by people of different eras. Earlier the person suffering from the disease was associated with the society of demons. Some people considered them as messenger of God. Some considered them as animals and some said, they were half human and half wolf. The sufferers of this disease even played characters in circus. One can easily guess, the amount of disgust and embarrassment faced by these people, who themselves did not know, what had happened to them. In any case, they have never been considered as part of the normal human society. Ever since the research showed results, several perceptions have been cleared off from people’s minds.
Congenital hypertrichosis is caused as a result of genetic mutation and is noticed right after birth. It is rarely found. The condition is found to be severe among men than in women. The acquired hypertrichosis is, as the name suggests, acquired much after due to side effect of any drug. It can be treated by means of special treatments. Not much should be expected from these treatments as they usually are able just to minimize the intensity of the disease. Generalized acquired hypertrichosis commonly covers areas like cheeks, upper lip and chin. The forearms and legs also seem to be affected.
Hypertrichosis was first found in very ancient times. The disease is taken and considered in many ways by people of different eras. Earlier the person suffering from the disease was associated with the society of demons. Some people considered them as messenger of God. Some considered them as animals and some said, they were half human and half wolf. The sufferers of this disease even played characters in circus. One can easily guess, the amount of disgust and embarrassment faced by these people, who themselves did not know, what had happened to them. In any case, they have never been considered as part of the normal human society. Ever since the research showed results, several perceptions have been cleared off from people’s minds.
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