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I just had a spinal fusion and i was born with only one kidney, so i'm worried about the effects on my kidney?
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FUSION: If you can urinate to completion and you were born with one kidney it is likely doing the work of 1.5 kidneys. A healthy balanced diet and proper fluid intake can ensure it's health and function. Diabetes and hypertension can effect it's health.
Answered 1/25/2015
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Should B none: The surgery will not have an effect on ur kidney. Beware of the antibiotics u take 4 any thing. No contact sports, also nsaids. Trauma amd drug toxicity are the things 2 watch.
Answered 4/2/2013
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