🏥 Transplant Rejection Risk Assessment

Understand factors that influence your transplant outcome

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Signs of Acute Rejection - Seek Immediate Care

Fever >100.4°F, pain at transplant site, flu-like symptoms, decreased organ function, unusual fatigue

📋 Risk Factor Assessment

Answer the following questions to understand your personalized risk factors. This is for educational purposes only.

1. Time Since Transplant
Rejection risk is highest in the first year, especially the first 3 months.
2. HLA Matching Level
Better tissue matching between donor and recipient reduces rejection risk.
3. Medication Adherence
Taking immunosuppressants exactly as prescribed is critical for preventing rejection.
4. Previous Rejection Episodes
History of rejection increases risk of future episodes.
5. Donor Source
Living donor transplants often have better outcomes than deceased donor transplants.
6. Additional Risk Factors (Check All That Apply)
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📋 Personalized Recommendations

⚠️ Warning Signs of Rejection to Watch For

🌡️ Fever over 100.4°F
😷 Flu-like symptoms
💢 Pain at transplant site
😴 Unusual fatigue
🚽 Decreased urine (kidney)
🟡 Jaundice (liver)
💓 Irregular heartbeat (heart)
😤 Shortness of breath (lung)

📚 Types of Rejection

Hyperacute Rejection

Occurs within minutes to hours. Pre-existing antibodies attack the organ. Very rare with modern screening.

Acute Rejection

Most common type. Occurs days to months after transplant. Treatable if caught early. This is what immunosuppressants prevent.

Chronic Rejection

Develops over months to years. Gradual decline in organ function. Harder to treat but can be slowed.

💊 Why Medication Adherence Matters

Immunosuppressant medications work by calming your immune system so it doesn't attack your transplanted organ. Even missing one or two doses can allow your immune system to "wake up" and start recognizing the transplant as foreign.

Studies show: Missing just 1 dose per month increases rejection risk by 7%. Missing 2+ doses per month can double or triple rejection risk.

🔬 Monitoring for Rejection

Regular monitoring helps catch rejection early when it's most treatable:

  • Blood tests (creatinine, liver enzymes, drug levels)
  • Biopsies (tissue samples from the organ)
  • Imaging (ultrasound, CT scan)
  • Functional tests (pulmonary function, echo)

⚠️ Important Medical Disclaimer

This assessment tool is for educational purposes only and does NOT provide medical diagnosis or advice. Risk scores are estimates based on general research data and may not reflect your individual situation. Only your transplant team can accurately assess your rejection risk based on your complete medical history, lab results, and clinical examination. If you are concerned about rejection or experiencing symptoms, contact your transplant center immediately.