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My physiology professor told our class to never donate, especially at our age group (18-23). His presentation included some of the complications listed in the a
by snake117 10y ago
My physiology professor told our class to never donate, especially at our age group (18-23). His presentation included some of the complications listed in the article. However, his reasoning was straightforward: Assuming a long lifespan, if you are in the position with your only kidney failing, you're screwed.
He was speaking generally of course. Not every situation has an easy solution and Poulson took a noble route, albeit when he was young and not fully informed. I have heard med students suffering from slight paranoia because they learn all kinds of diseases and their symptoms (as another comment has stated). I wish all the best to Poulson.
- labster 10y agoAssuming a long lifespan, if you are in the position with your only heart failing, you're screwed.
- buckbova 10y agoAnd the article mentioned increased risk of cardiovascular disease. >Another study that same year raised the possibility that they may face a heightened risk of dying of cardiovascular disease ... So there you go.
- pavel_lishin 10y agoSo don't donate that, either.
- clifanatic 10y ago> if you are in the position with your only kidney failing, you're screwed Well... unless you can find a kidney donor, that is...
- wbl 10y agoKidneys tend to not fail independently. Most failures are the result of systemic causes.
- SmokyBorbon 10y agoLike age? We know you gave up a kidney when you were 18 but you're 60 now and don't have any tax-paying years left so we're just going to let you die.