Treatments For Sarcoidosis

Surgery

This condition can cause damage to the heart, lungs, and liver in some patients. If this happens, these patients might require organ transplant surgery. When this is needed, patients may receive an organ from a donor who died but is a match. A living donor may be considered for the liver if the patient can find a match, as the liver regenerates. This can be a lengthy process, but it is something all patients should think about just in case it becomes a reality for them.

Following this type of procedure, patients will need to take certain medications for the rest of their lives to ensure their body does not reject the new organ. Rejection is a possibility with all transplants, but when the donor and recipient are carefully matched, the risk of this is decreased. Anti-rejection medication also helps to reduce this potential complication further. Those who experience significant issues with these three organs should start working with their doctors as early as possible to be prepared.

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