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My 19yr old (4yrs ago paraplegic) lost all function in right kidney with no reason as to why.... should i be worried of the tiredness she is feeling?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Kidney failure: She most certainly should be evaluated by a urologist as to why she has a non functioning kidney.

Answered 5/1/2013

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