Kidney Transplant Rejection Symptoms Diarrhea. Sometimes acute rejection leads to chronic rejection. In a study by maes et al of 108 renal transplant patients in belgium with diarrhea for more than 7 days 17 were diagnosed with bacterial infection 11 campylobacter jejuni 2 salmonella spp 2 clostridium difficile 2 other 4 with parasitic or protozoan infections 8 with cmv infection and 1 other viral infection.
Chronic rejection is often caused by antibodies in the blood against the transplanted kidney and investigation of someone with chronic rejection should include a check of the blood for these antibodies. Kidney transplant rejection is a common problem for kidney recipients. Diarrhea can lead to dehydration and other complications related to your general health and the health of the transplanted organ.
In a study by maes et al of 108 renal transplant patients in belgium with diarrhea for more than 7 days 17 were diagnosed with bacterial infection 11 campylobacter jejuni 2 salmonella spp 2 clostridium difficile 2 other 4 with parasitic or protozoan infections 8 with cmv infection and 1 other viral infection.
The transplant team will be able to determine if kidney rejection is present by performing scheduled protocol kidney biopsies at approximately three to six months and at one year post transplant as a diagnostic screening tool or if you are experiencing any of the warning signs and symptoms of rejection listed above. Sometimes acute rejection leads to chronic rejection. Severe and chronic posttransplant diarrhea may lead to dehydration malabsorption rehospitalization. It s fairly common to have an episode of acute rejection within a year of your transplant.