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Overview:
Patient’s name: Jacob
Age: 24 years
Gender: Male
From: Ghana, Africa
Doctor: Dr. Bharat Shah
Hospital: Global Hospital Mumbai
Symptoms: Type 1 diabetes & kidney failure
Let’s read about Jacob’s journey and how he found a treatment plan for himself.
While at the doctor's for a routine checkup, Jacob received some devastating news. His kidney function had declined significantly. He had been diagnosed with kidney failure and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Jacob was shocked and heartbroken. He had no idea that his diabetes had progressed to this point and couldn't believe that he had been suffering from kidney damage for so many years without realizing it.
The doctors examined Jacob's condition thoroughly and advised him to consider a kidney transplant as the best course of treatment. After much research for the best treatment for himself, he found ClinicSpots and got in touch for assistance. After understanding his condition without any further delays we referred him to Dr. Bharat Shah at Global Hospital in Mumbai, who was a renowned nephrologist with 38 years of experience. Jacob and his family were constantly in touch with the ClinicSpots team for assistance with the treatment and travel arrangements.
Read further to understand how ClinicSpots helped Jacob in his journey.
Pre-operative stage: treatment plan & tests
The executive at ClinicSpots arranged a video consultation with Dr. Shah, where Jacob learned more about the transplant procedure and why it was crucial for his health at this stage. He was also told about the various tests he would need to undergo before the transplant could take place. These included a donor match test, keratin level test, and several other tests to ensure that the transplant would be successful.
Jacob and his family were determined to do whatever it took to get Jacob the treatment he needed. They set about organizing the necessary tests and preparing for the trip to India. Once all the tests were completed and the results were reviewed by the doctors at ClinicSpots, it was confirmed that a kidney transplant was indeed necessary for Jacob.
The search for a suitable donor began, and after much effort, a match was found. Jacob and the donor traveled to India, where they had to wait for a period of 15 days while the pre-operative tests were completed and the necessary approvals were obtained. Finally, the transplant was scheduled to take place at Global Hospital under the care of Dr. Shah.
Post-operative stage
The surgery was a success, and Jacob was able to return home after just one week in the hospital. The donor was also doing well and was released from the hospital after five days. Jacob was overjoyed to see the improvement in his health after the transplant. He was able to walk and do things on his own again, and anyone who saw him couldn't believe he had just undergone such a major surgery.
Jacob returned home to his country feeling healthier and stronger than he had in years. He was grateful to Dr. Shah and the team at Global Hospital for their expertise and care, as well as to ClinicSpots for their support and assistance throughout the process. He was also thankful to his donor, who had given him the gift of a new lease on life.
As the years went on, Jacob continued to thrive and live a healthy, active life. He remained in touch with ClinicSpots and always made sure to get regular check-ups and follow the recommended care plan to ensure that his transplanted kidney remained healthy and functioning properly. He knew that his journey with type-1 diabetes and kidney failure had been a challenging one, but he was grateful for the opportunity to overcome these obstacles and live a full, healthy life.
Please Note: We respect our patient's privacy, so the name has been changed to maintain confidentiality.