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I have one kidney so can i drink or smoke for some time ? like once in a month or once in a week ?
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Really shouldn’t.: You really need to make every best effort to live an ideal life, health-wise. A solitary kidney can do the job of two for quite some time, but any extra challenge may shorten its overall efficacy. No smoking. Minimal drinking of alcohol. Avoid potentially nephrotoxic medications whenever possible. Monitor blood tests for kidney function regularly.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Depends: It is better to avoid doing it. Remember while 1 drink or 1 smoke in a month may not cause much harm who is to say that you will stop at one or do it once a month
Answered 11/27/2017
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