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Hello, i had serious kidney surgery in 2007. i was septic and in a coma and my left kidney was lacerated and infected. my surgeon saved my life but i'm plagued with anxiety about the condition of my kidneys and how they're functioning. my question is thi

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Just relax: You only need a fraction of one kidney to survive. If concerned have your primary order a BUN, Creatinine and GFR. Avoid Ibuprofen and meds that get cleared through the kidneys and drink plenty of water.

Answered 6/12/2015

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