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Kidney that was operated and has some stones is already quite of a problem. can the kidney shrink in size as a result of diving underwater?
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Increased: Atmospheric pressure from diving should not shrink kidneys.
Answered 1/29/2014
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No shrinkage: Kidneys are organs which contain mostly fluid which is non-compressible. Therefor, no changes in size is seen due to the increase of pressure which the body is experiencing under water. A diver at any depth, feels no pressure on his/her body except of course in some cavities which contain air and are encased in bone (ears, sinuses)
Answered 10/11/2014
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