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I only have one kidney. what should i do with my life?
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Unclear question: One kidney is good enough if it is healthy. I have no idea though if you were born that way or if you had one kidney taken out. Live donors can donate one kidney and live healthy lives; recipients routinely do well with just on. If that helps. So...don't worry and go about your life; business as usual
Answered 4/8/2021
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