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2025-03-24 07:12:50
I am 22 week pregnant and in anomaly scan left kidney is not visible..i had two scans but only one kidney is visible (right one which is normal in size).what could be the side effects or risk to baby born with one kidney
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No side effects, avoid nephrotoxic drugs

Answered2025-03-24 09:15:01

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Lifelong worries about care related to baby, if 2nd kidney not picked up even in later usg Remain in touch with a nephrologist atleast once a year lifelong

Answered2025-03-25 13:49:37

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