Rekha Devi Rekha Devi Asked 6 months ago

How much is a kidney?

My neighbor's son needs a kidney transplant, and his family is struggling to arrange funds. It made me wonder, how much is a kidney itself?

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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It's a serious question. The 'price' of a kidney is not something legal or ethical to discuss. If you're asking about transplant costs, those are medical expenses and can be very high. After facing complications myself, I urge you to consult with a nephrologist or transplant specialist for accurate and safe information. Don't rely on unverified sources.

Gautam Iyer Gautam Iyer Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

A human kidney is not for sale, legally. It's donated. The costs involved in a kidney transplant procedure itself, including surgery, medicines, and post-op care, can be significant, ranging from ₹5-15 lakhs or even more, but that's for the medical services, not the organ.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

As someone managing high BP, I know how precious a healthy kidney is. It has no price in the legal world. The only way is ethical donation. Regular checkups and a healthy lifestyle are key to protecting your own kidneys. Don't ever compromise on that.

Ramesh Patel Ramesh Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My doctor explained that legally, organs cannot be bought or sold. The costs associated with a kidney transplant are for the complex medical procedures, hospital stay, donor workup, and lifelong medications. These can range from 8 to 20 lakh rupees or more in India, depending on the hospital and city. It's a medical procedure cost, not an organ cost.

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Swami Narayan Swami Narayan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Every part of the human body is a divine gift, invaluable. We should care for it with gratitude. A kidney's true 'worth' is its function for life, not a monetary value. Stay positive, keep faith, and care for your health. If you seek information for health purposes, consult a good doctor.

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