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RESUMING NORMAL ACTIVITIES
Although the patient is encouraged to resume normal activities after recovery, it is important to understand that having a new kidney brings new responsibilities.
Signs to Watch Out For
While primary concerns involve infection and rejection, many other problems, such as colds or flu, adjustment of other medications, and minor infections can be handled by a local physician. A patient needs
to take precautions and learn to watch for signs of infection and rejection that necessitate notifying a local physician or transplant team immediately. These include:
- a fever that continues for more than 2 days
- shortness of breath
- a cough that produces a yellowish or greenish substance
- a dry cough that continues for more than 1 week
- prolonged nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- an inability to take prescribed medication
- a rash or other skin changes
- vaginal discharge or itching
- burning discomfort with urination
- exposure to mumps, measles, chicken pox, or shingles
- unusual weakness or light-headedness
- emergency-room treatment or hospitalization
- pain, redness, tenderness or swelling at the incision site
- fluid retention/weight gain (2 lbs. in 24 hours)
- decrease in urine output
- pain or burning during urination
- blood in the urine
- strong odor to the urine
- feeling urgent need to urinate or need to urinate frequently
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