tell me how people can survive with only one kidney.?

Question

If one kidney fails, can the other survive for another 20 years?

Answer 1

Compensates: If the kidney is normal, it can compensate without any major problems. Majority of healthy living donors don't have any problems and lead normal life.

Answer 2

Yes: A person can survive normally with only one kidney. When one kidney is surgically removed, the other kidney can compensate and perform the work of two. This is how one can be a living kidney donor.

Answer 3

Yes: Your other kidney will take over the "full" job when you lose one kidney.

Answer 4

Yes: In general, your body only needs one functioning kidney. In fact some people are born with one kidney and lead completely normal, healthy lives.

Answer 5

Yes: You only need one functioning kidney.

Answer 6

Yes: The body is fully protected from the toxins that both kidneys remove even if only 1 kidney is present. This is why it is possible for a healthy individual to donate a kidney to someone in need of one. The problem with having only 1 kidney is making sure that no agents that could be harmful to the kidneys are ingested or injected so as not to risk failure of the kidney.

Answer 7

Diabetes and hypertension are conditions which have deleterious effects on the kidneys. If someone has had either of these conditions for a long time their kidneys may not be normally functioning. In this circumstance the loss of one kidney may result in a person not having enough kidney function to clear toxins from the body and thus need dialysis.

Answer 8

Yes: Plenty of people are living donors, and donating a kidney is a wonderful life giving gift. It is very feasible to live with just one kidney.

Answer 9

Yes: It has been shown that within 3 days of losing one kidney (for whatever reason) that the other compensates and your kidney function returns to normal. In fact, you can lose up to 70% of your kidney function before ever having changes in your blood work. Additionally, some people are born with only one kidney and never know it.

Answer 10

Yes: Living transplant donors, boxers, car accident victims do it all the time!

Answer 11

Yes: As with many organs, there is enough reserve to compensate for some loss of function. People with only one kidney can lead a normal life.

Answer 12

Yes: Many people live normal lives with one kidney. It is important to know this information if you are to receive a radiology study that uses intravenous contrast (dye) since the dose used will be less.

Answer 13

Yes: When one kidney is removed, the other kidney, assuming it functions normally, can hyperfilter toxins and effectively keep levels of said toxins in a normal range for many years.

Answer 14

Yes: Yes, some people are born with one functional kidney, and some people can donate a kidney and still live with their other functioning kidney.

Answer 15

Yes: Absolutely. People who have had a transplant have one one kidney, and donors also have only one kidney. Sometimes a person has had kidney damage he or she doesn't know about, and only one is working. It is important to keep BP in a good range, and to have kidney function monitored at least annually, if you only have one kidney.

Answer 16

Yes: Absolutely. Many people lose, donate, or are born without one of their kidneys, and do just fine. It's very important for these people to take care of their one kidney, however, by staying hydrated, managing blood pressure approriately, and avoiding kidney-toxic medications such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen ("nsaids") as much as possible.

Answer 17

Yes: You can absolutely survive with only one kidney. It is not uncommon for people to be born with only one kidney. This is also what enables people to be able to donate kidneys to relatives or friends while they are still alive. The only problem with having only one kidney is that if the second kidney is damaged, the risk of kidney failure increases since there is no backup.

Answer 18

Yes: For example donors can donate one kidney to a recipient and still function normally.

Answer 19

Yes: Absolutely, many people live normal life spans with one kidney without any medical issues. If a patient receive kidney transplant, they essentially are living a normal lifespan with just one kidney.

Answer 20

Yes: That is why some people can donate one of their kidneys and survive the rest of their life on 1 kidney.

Answer 21

Yes: People who lose a kidney due to an injury or a tumor, usually do fine with one kidney. This is why people can donate a kidney to someone in kidney failure.

Answer 22

Yes: Many people do quite well with only one kidney. However, someone with only one functioning kidney should take extra care to protect it. Dehydration can harm your kidneys. So can high doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) like Ibuprofen or naproxen. Someone with one kidney should consult their physician before using nsaids.

Answer 23

Yes: As long as the surviving kidney is working well, people can survive on one kidney.

Answer 24

Yes: Most people can live with only one kidney - provided that kidney has normal function. Patients with medical problems like hypertension and diabetes may have decreased kidney function.

Answer 25

Yes: We only need one functional kidney.

Answer 26

Yes: After all, only one kidney is transplanted.

Answer 27

Yes: A donor gives a kidney for transplant. The transplanted patient receives 1 kidney. They both live with 1 kidney.

Answer 28

Yes: Absolutely you can survive and even lead a relatively normal life with just one functioning kidney. Some people are even born with just one kidney as well. There are certain recommendations that one should follow with only one kidney as it would be wise to protect that kidney which may include careful drug and athletic participation choices.

Answer 29

Yes.: Absolutely, many people live normal life spans with one kidney without any medical issues. If a patient receive kidney transplant, they essentially are living a normal lifespan with just one kidney.

Answer 30

Yes: Normal lifespan with singlekidney monitor for protein in urine and BP control.

Answer 31

Yes,: The remaining kidney will be overworked to compensate for loss of tissue. Sometimes scarring occurs (called fsgs). However, if the kidney is normal to start with, it usually handles the pressure over the years with no significant problems.

Answer 32

Single kidney: There are several reasons why people have a single kidney. Often during development before we are born, one of the kidneys can fail to form (renal agenesis). This can occur for many reasons (issues with the ureteral bud or mesonephric ducts, etc). There can be renal dysplasia, where the kidney just does not form quite right. Also severe renal artery stenosis can result in renal dysplasia.

Answer 33

Pretty easy!: An ultrasound can readily identify if you have one or two kidneys. Renal function itself cannot answer that, since if born with one kidney, the sole kidney increases its function. Even with a person donating a kidney later in life, their function will soon approach pre-donation staus. Imaging will give you an answer!

Answer 34

A healthy kidney: Preserving the health of one kidney is the same as preserving the health of two. You need to eat a healthy diet, limit your salt intake, exercise and control any illness you may have, or develop such as diabetes and/or hypertension. Kidney donors have one kidney and can live long lives. Go to your own doctor or a nephrologist for more advice.

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