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Why do some people have only 1 kidney?
Some people may have only one kidney for several reasons, such as having a diseased or injured kidney removed, or donating a kidney to someone in a kidney transplant, or probably less likely might be that they were just born with only one.
Can a person with one kidney benefit from dialysis?
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.
Can the body function correctly with one kidney?
Yes it can. For example people with kidney transplants only have one kidney.
Can aperson survive with only one kidney?
Yes. Many people donate a kidney to friends or family members that have kidney failure. The donor then has one kidney and probably the recipient has one functioning kidney.
How does the kidney disease spread to other people?
Most of the kidney diseases are not transmitted from one person to other.
What does it mean if my baby's one kidney is 5mm and the other one is 3mm is that something to be worried about?
well, it wouldn't be something to worry a lot about. You have to figure, some people only have 1 kidney. So as long as one is normal everything should be okay
Is one kidney better than two?
You don't, many people live with one kidney and you can donate a kidney if you want to.
You were born with one kidneycan you survive with it?
If it's one healthy kidney, sure. Plenty of people donate one kidney and manage just fine afterwards. The concern would be if whatever it was that caused one kidney not to develop somehow messed up the existing kidney too.
How can 1 kidney affct you?
It shouldn't affect you at all - people can function perfectly well with only one kidney.
What are some online forums for people with kidney cancer?
Here is the list of links to online forums for people with kidney cancer. www.cancerforums.net/about1616.html, www.topix.com/forum/health/kidney-cancer, www.z2systems.com/kca/ and www.kidneycancersupportnetwork.co.uk/
Were did william still die?
In Maryland of July 14, 1902 from what some people claim he died of kidney failure or some sort of cancer. No one is really sure.
If you lose a kidney you can still survive and lead a normal life with one kidney because?
You can survive with one kidney because it can do the work of both! However, people living with one kidney have to be very cautious of their lifestyle choices as leading an unhealthy life would lead to kidney failure faster than a person with two kidneys.
