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What Are The Risks Of Having Single Kidney?
HI My daughter aged 9 yrs having one kidney in left , we came to know in 2011 that by birth she has only one kidney which was working properly 100%, after till date we not did any check up or test , kindly advise whether we have to do any test for check and need to continue routine check up every after 6 months . no any medicine or treatment continue now
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Most people live normal and healthy lives with one kidney.
If one kidney was damaged or removed during childhood - the remaining kidney will grow faster and become larger than normal.
You should check kidney function test and simple urine test of your daughter every year.
Blood pressure should also checked every year.
Most people with one healthy kidney do not need to follow a special diet.
If you have more questions, then you can ask.
Take care.
Most people live normal and healthy lives with one kidney.
If one kidney was damaged or removed during childhood - the remaining kidney will grow faster and become larger than normal.
You should check kidney function test and simple urine test of your daughter every year.
Blood pressure should also checked every year.
Most people with one healthy kidney do not need to follow a special diet.
If you have more questions, then you can ask.
Take care.
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