Metro India News | Hyderabad

Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) successfully performed a kidney transplant on a 25-year-young patient, with the organ donated by his paternal uncle. A young man suffering from kidney failure needed a transplant — but his parents, battling their own health issues, were unfit to donate. In this critical moment, his paternal uncle stepped forward.

With the family’s consent, the transplant was performed successfully, giving the 25-year-old a new lease on life.The young man, a native of Andhra Pradesh is working as a software engineer in Hyderabad. Nearly two years ago, he began experiencing severe headaches and frequent vomiting. Blood tests revealed dangerously high serum creatinine levels. 

Further evaluation confirmed that he was suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). He began consulting doctors at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU). Consultant Nephrologist Dr. Srikant, who treated him and performed the transplant, shared the details.“Such severe kidney problems at this age — especially in someone with no bad habits — are rare,” said Dr. Srikanth Gundlapalli, and added that despite prolonged treatment, it became clear that a kidney transplant was the only solution. 

However, his parents were not suitable donors. The mother suffered a stroke in the past and also had hypertension, while the father underwent bypass surgery and had high blood pressure. Both were medically unfit to donate. “Fortunately, his paternal uncle volunteered. With all medical checks and government regulations satisfied, we were able to proceed with the transplant. “ the doctor stated. 

Sharing his experiences, the young man recollected that since December 2023, he started getting headaches and vomiting occasionally. Tests and further evaluation confirmed CKD. “After months of treatment, doctors advised a kidney transplant.”  he recalled.