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Having only one kidney

2019-10-23 14:31:49
Recently I went through the ultrasound and found that I have only one kidney since birth. I have never faced any issue with this But as now I know that I have only one kidney but still confuse if really I have one or there is any mistake in ultra sound
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You can always get a repeat ultrasound But there is approx 1 in 500 who will have single kidney and lead absolutely normal life

Answered2019-10-28 07:07:22

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