If I had a small intestine transplant for someone who produced lactase, would it cure it?
I know lactose intolerance isn’t deadly I’m just curious if it’s possible.
In: Biology
Getting an organ transplant isn’t like swapping parts on a car. You’re basically stuck taking immunosuppressants for the rest of your life so your body doesn’t attack the transplanted organ. The immunosuppressant levels that you need for intestinal transplants are some of the highest of all transplants (and part of the reason they are so rare). They are also one of the least successful transplant types. This all means that you have to be way more careful in your daily life than you ever would have to be just watching out for dairy since accidentally getting coughed on or eating slightly spoiled food can lead to serious or even deadly complications.
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