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What causes an enlarged kidney so large i can feel it poking out of my abdomen?

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See below: Most common cause of such enlarged kidneys is polycystic kidney disease, this is a inherited condition .It is important to seee a doctor and check your blood pressure as high blood presssure invariably accompanies this disorder.

Answered 10/8/2012

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Large kidneys: Enlarged kidneys are caused by cysts within them or by a tumor growing or by obstruction of its ureter, so that the kidney swells. this requires accurate testing and diagnosis.

Answered 8/10/2014

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