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.
Only your doctor could determine if you need to have a kidney removed.
If you have kidney impairment you may need a dose adjustment. In rare cases it has caused kidney problems.
If you have kidney failure then you will need to do dialysis or have a kidney transplant. If treatment is not received, the build up of toxins is fatal.
When someone is in need of a kidney, it's not because they are missing a kidney. It's because their kidney stops functioning due to health conditions.
The liver is what you need to live - you need the kidney to have kids and the spleen is for venting
A baby does not need to be born with polycystic kidney disease. PKD is caused by a genetic defect.
doing a science Report on Kidney Disease need to know the scientific name
It simply means the kidney surface or cortex appeared abnormal - you will need a kidney biopsy to see what this actually means.
You don't actually need both, a person can do fine with only one. But since they are quite important, it's nice to start out with a spare.
A kidney doctor is called a nephrologist. Nephrologists specialize in diagnosing and treating kidney-related conditions, such as chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, and hypertension. They also manage patients undergoing dialysis and those who may need kidney transplants.
You need 1 healthy kidney to live
If a kidney does not work properly, some patients are put on dialysis, a machine that will do the work of the kidneys - filtering germs and other things from the body. Other times, people receive a kidney transplant. This is when the kidney of someone else is put into your body to work for you.