Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Asked 7 months ago

How much is one kidney worth?

Heard a story on the news about organ trafficking and it got me thinking. It's a bit of a morbid question, but how much is one kidney worth on the black market? I'm just trying to understand the gravity of these crimes.

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Varun Sen Varun Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Bro, the iPhone joke is funny but kidneys are actually priceless. Legally you can't sell them anyway, and if you are talking about transplant costs in a hospital, it is around six to ten lakh rupees.

Ganga Devi Ganga Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Our bodies are God's gift and cannot be measured in money. Instead of thinking about these things, we should protect our kidneys by drinking enough water, avoiding too much salt, and using mild ginger tea to help with general digestion.

Rahul Bose Rahul Bose Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Your kidney is worth your entire life and health, so protect it. Keeping your blood pressure in check through daily brisk walking and a low-sodium diet is the best way to ensure you never need a costly transplant surgery.

Jaspreet Singh Jaspreet Singh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Listen, stop searching for organ prices on the internet. It is a serious crime to trade organs, and your health is not a marketplace. If you have kidney issues, go see a nephrologist at a proper hospital instead of looking up weird stuff.

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Aniket Kadam Aniket Kadam Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I was reading some articles on global healthcare systems out of pure curiosity. While buying/selling is illegal everywhere, the actual cost of a kidney transplant surgery in private Indian hospitals easily runs up to eight or ten lakhs.

Sarla Ojha Sarla Ojha Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

A healthy body is worth more than any wealth. I hope you and your family stay healthy and never have to face the stress of a transplant.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

My son had severe renal issues, so I know how priceless a healthy kidney is. If you are preparing for a transplant, please focus on finding a legal family donor and setting aside around eight lakhs for the surgery and post-op care.

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