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Usually no. Amazingly enough we can survive with one kidney.
Someone who has one kidney should see a Dr. regularly to check bloodwork regarding kidney function.
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∙ 10y agoIf you have proper kidney function in that one kidney, absolutely not! That is why some generous people can donate one of their kidneys, and not suffer lasting ill effects.
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How do you treat kidney disease?
Chronic kidney disease is often treated with dialysis. It is manageable but not reversible.
What is the longivity for someone and had his kidney removed in 2000?
Wouldn't this be a better question for an MD? Does the person still have one working kidney? Are they doing dialysis? I would think that you'd have to do constant dialysis with no kidneys, but in my case I have one kidney (the other never grew) and I'm doing OK.
What can you do if your kidney fails?
People who have kidney failure, which is when 90% or more of the kidneys do not work, must be on dialysis. When kidneys fail the body cant cleanse the body of waste. The persons blood will become toxic and the person will die without dialysis or a kidney transplant. That's just with kidney failure. Of course you can live with only one kidney. Say you only had one kidney, that one kidney would have to be over 50% damaged before a person would possibly need to be on dialysis. To simply answer your question, you could have no problems with a damaged kidney, but failed kidneys will cause death.
What happens if a person with kidney failure do no want to undergo kidney dialysis?
Bottom line: You need at least one funtioning kidney to live. Bite the bullet and undergo the dialysis. It's a terrible procedure to have to endure, but it can and will save your life.
How the mental state of a person who has only one kidney?
The presence of only one kidney should not change the mental status of a person, unless they have progressed to renal failure. In that case their kidney doesn't work and toxins are building up in the blood. In end stage renal failure, the person needs to be on dialysis.
Do you need a kidney to survive?
To survive an human needs either one functioning kidney, or regular treatment by a dialysis machine.
Whats the downs of donating your kidney?
Some of the "downs" (cons, negatives) of donating a kidney include:A person can live with one kidney but if you donate one, and the other becomes diseased, you'll need dialysis or transplant.Preparation for surgery.Going through a surgical procedure.Recovering from surgery.Time off from work.Additional doctor's visits.
How a dialysis bag is similar a cell membrane?
I think you mean Dialysis. Dialysis filters blood in your kidney for you when you go under kidney work or your kidneys doesn't function like its suppose to. You usually can live off of one kidney, but if your last kidney goes out(Kidney Failure) then they can you up to a dialysis machine and filter your kidneys for you. Hope this helps =]
Can a person live normally with one kidney and why?
can a person live normally with only one kidney and why
What homeostatic imbalances will a person on dialysis encounter?
There are a few homeostatic imbalances that a person on dialysis encounter. One of these imbalances is the ability to flush the body of toxins.
Your 13 year son has one kidney his creatine level is 8.5 is that to high?
Very high.. seems to be like Kidney failure. PLs start dialysis for qulaity of life
Do you need to have a kidney?
Yes. most have two, but can get by with one healthy one. If you haven't got that, you'll need either regular dialysis or a transplant.
