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Post nephrectomy followup
I had undergone right laparoscopic nephrectomy in 2011 due to hydro nephrotic non functioning kidney. From then every year I am consulting Urologists for annual check ups. This year in the ultrasound my left kidney demonstrates compensatory hypertrophy measuring 12x5.7, my doctor said it's a very good sign. What i forgot to ask my doctor is that due to the increase in size of kidney am I prone to Blood pressure?? Are there any side effects??
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
Compensatory hypertrophy is a normal mechanism because your one kidney has to handle all the work of two kidneys. .don't have to worry about it.
Yes, you are at a slightly higher risk for developing high Blood pressure.
Consult your nephrologist regularly for further evaluation and management.
Best regards.
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Compensatory hypertrophy is expected in such cases. Certain people with single kidney are at a slightly higher risk of BP. Suggest monitoring BP , Urine routine and S. Creatinine on a regular basis. Avoid certain pain killers like NSAID's (eg diclofenac)
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