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Can you live a normal life with one kidney?
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Absolutely: A few are born that way, others lose one to trauma or kidney donation or rumor, and all do extremely well on one.
Answered 2/28/2016
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Yes: Remember, some people intentionally donate a kidney for the purpose of saving another's life. This is one of the most altruistic acts i can think of. Kidney donors are known for living full wonderful normal lives. It is indeed possible to live a normal life with a solitary kidney.
Answered 2/28/2016
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