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I am a smoker and only have one kidney. can this affect its function?
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Yes yes yes! : Smoking can lead to damage to the lining of arteries throughout your body. When this damages the renal arteries, kidneys can be slowly choked of their blood supply, contributing to progressive chronic kidney disease. Regardless of how many kidneys i have, i wouldn't want to jeopardize their health due to smoking - not to mention other health risks of smoking... Please try hard to quit! good luck!
Answered 9/28/2016
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