What does organ rejection mean?
Organ rejection is expected after transplantation.
Although numerous measures, research, and testing are carried out before and immediately after the transplant operation to prevent organ rejection, the risk still remains.
Yes, complete prevention of organ rejection is impossible, although the achievements of modern medicine have introduced a number of means that can preserve the function of the received organ and cope with the arising issue.
Transplantologists distinguish two types of organ rejection, namely acute and chronic.
Acute rejection is expected during the first few months. At this time, the immune system perceives the new, transplanted organ as a foreign body and attacks it.
Chronic rejection can occur a year after transplantation or at any time.
Chronic rejection of an organ can become a long-term and relatively difficult to manage problem. Complex conditions significantly aggravate the picture, making the process of healing rejection more difficult. For example, it is quite possible for the body to produce antibodies against the transplanted organ - the disease also weakens the immune system and contributes to the provoking of an attack episode.
Organ transplantation saves life and improves the quality of life of the patient. It is necessary to take into account the instructions of the attending physician and immediately contact the clinic if any unusual symptoms appear.
Source:
https://uvahealth.com/services/transplant/transplant-rejection
