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Hi , I was born with single kidney.Though I don't have any health issues related to it but when I had a baby he died due to GI complications. I want to know is that caused because of me having single kidney. Can mother s with single kidney give birth to healthy babies? I am having lots of anxiety due to this. We had done genetic test on my baby an

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It's not related to your single kidney you can go ahead with out any fear ...  Read More

I have single right kidney (left kidney absent from birth) with mild hydronephrosis due to narrowing at terminal end of ureter. Urine protien 24 hour- 726mg/24 hour Creatine clearance -49.97 ml/min/1.73 sqmt Renogram gfr 40.14 ml/min I am not taking any medicine. What precaution should i take?

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Hello...... Physical exercise is healthy and good for you. However, it's important for someone with only one kidney to be careful and protect it from injury.You should have a healthy well-balanced die ...  Read More

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I am a 42-year-old male, 5'11" and 80kg, with a single kidney by birth. I am healthy, with no history of diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. I currently work out regularly and consume 70-80g of protein daily. Considering my single kidney, would it be safe for me to take a minimum dose of creatine monohydrate to support muscle buildi

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Have you done your serum Creatinine , urine routine ans urine protein/creat ratio ? ...  Read More

I was born with single kidney. Though all my blood test and USG reports are normal ,I am really worried about any issues it can cause in future. Also, Can it cause any issue having kids?? Can I have normal babies with this condition??

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No. People with one kidney can lead a completely normal life. No connection to having kids, if testes are normal. ...  Read More

My name is sushma. Iam 22years old, married recently. I missed my period and consulted gynecologist , where I undergone abdominal scan. The scan report shows I had only right kidney with stones and the left one was not visualised, and also both the ovaries contain multiple cysts. Then I undergone CT scan for clarifying. CT scan reports also shown t

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There's no problem to pregnancy if you have a normally functioning single kidney. You need to get the stones treated by medications or RIRS procedure ...  Read More

I am a 43-year-old male, 5'11" and 80kg, with a single kidney by birth. I am healthy, with no history of diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. I currently work out regularly and consume 70-80g of protein daily. Considering my single kidney, would it be safe for me to take a minimum dose of creatine monohydrate to support muscle buildi

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You dnt need additional creatine monohydrate. Still if u have any queries, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

I have only one kidney by birth and i an pregnant now and i also have kidney stones what should i do what precautions are necessery.

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More details required ...  Read More

Me and wife tried to have baby but she won't be able to conceive so we visited a gynocologist as she missed her period so she diagnose PCOD and asked to have ultrasound and report shows that my wife has a single kidney so it will be normal to have a baby or we have to take some precaution or medication.

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She has right kidney or left one. Some swelling in right kidney generally occur in normal course of pregnancy which generally settles after delivery if no other issue. ...  Read More

Hi,My wife has had a single Left kidney since birth which came to know in Aug 2023 after getting Kidney infection due to travel, taking pain cular tablet, and been hospitalized for 20 days and undergone with dialysis for 5 times. The highest Creatine level went up to 8.1. During discharge it was 7.1, and after discharge she is just taking Medicines

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According to the guidelines a creatine less than 1.5 is safe to proceed for pregnancy,in your wife case her creatine 3.1 one thing is thier will be hormonal disturbances which makes it difficult to ge ...  Read More

My son was born with single well functioning kidney but still I am very worried about him..does he can live a normal life

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Connect please ...  Read More

We were trying for 2nd pregnancy frm 2018 but all treatments failed so finally we decided to go for ivf and we got positive results in 2023 july and we all were very happy but during 3rd month met gynecologist near home for burning sensation left side of stomach n they didnt basic vitals check then got to know that I have BP!! Later she asked me to

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My right kidney size is 80 cm and left kidney is 110 cm it's from birth any complications . Please suggest me

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It's absolutely normal.There is a difference of 1-1.5 cm between the left kidney and right kidney as a general rule applicable to the population and USG measurements are subjected to observer variatio ...  Read More

I've one eye problem and doctor said it is by birth my one eye is small and can't see small things is there any special treatment??

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Please consult for vision and detailed eye examination once ...  Read More

If 3 months after a single intercourse the test was negative after that there is no chance of pregnancy at all?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

My friend has one small kidney since his birth and the other kidney is normal. I am scared. I want to know if this will cause any problems in the future? He doesn't feel any problem except some occasional migraine attacks. Are different sized kidneys common in people? What precautions does he need to take? I am feeling so tensed.

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Kindly discuss for your concern. ...  Read More

Are asymmetrical kidneys common? My boyfriend has a small kidney since birth and his other kidney is normal. I am scared if this could lead to kidney issues? He feels alright other than some migraines which he gets occasionally. I am so tensed.

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No problem ...  Read More

Done all test for kidney reports are normal No protein in urine Creatinine 1.2 Urea 22 Gfr 68. Done ultrasound reports are normal for right kidney. Having hyperacidity problems. Today right side back behind ribs paining for sometime. But worried is everything ok with kidney.

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Pain in back may or may not be associated with kidney. ...  Read More

Can a single stone of 10-13 mm in kidney effect the kidney function if it doesn't diagnosis for a long time even if it doesn't giving pain ? Or How long a single stone of 10-13mm in kidney can survive without any diagnosis or pain... Please suggest

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I have 1 kidney by birth and have multiple stones in it .should i worry about it what can i do for it

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Get an ultrasound and a CT scan , serum creatinine after consulting a urologist ...  Read More

I am not too ugly person.I am a tall,slim,good looking person.But I am not getting any girlfriend.I am too frustrated.When ever I see a girl all of them are already in a relationship.What's the problem?And whenever I approach a single girl she says I don't wanna be in a relationship but after few days she will be another's girlfriend.I am very frus

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post your query in psychology/psychiatrist section for proper answer from an expert. ...  Read More

My friend's left kidney is slightly smaller in size than his right kidney since his birth. Will there be any problem for him later in life? I am worried.

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Not really...but needs a yearly checkup with usg abdomen ...  Read More

My father's kidney was removed in 2012 and since then his other kidney has been fine and he has been healthy, and his creatinine is 1.4. he doesn't take any form of alcohol but smokes. He has thyroid tsh 150 and he takes medication for that everyday with 431 total cholesterol. can he take covid vaccine ?

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He can take the vaccine.On another note not related to vaccine ask him to stop smoking as lungs get compromised. ...  Read More

Patient is having 6.6 mm stone in left kidney ... and patient have one one kidney by birth ... is it requierd surgery?

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As the stone is causing obstruction in the only kidney present Consult your local urologist for removal of stone ...  Read More

Hypoplastic kidney-.Can a hypoplastic kidney(1 small kidney form birth) be cured and come to normal???

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Not possible at present ...  Read More

Living on single kidney (healthy) at high risk for covid 19 infection ? What precautions need to take, Please guide and help.

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High Blood pressure, Diabetes? Baseline kidney function test? ...  Read More

I am suffering from chronic kidney disease. Increase in level of blood urea and creatinine as urea 134 and creatinine 8.5 I have single kidney by birth. I have seen many videos on youtube about intermittent fasting and how it can be helpful in any chronic diseases. I need a dietician who can help me with that

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Intermittent fasting or dietary changes not going to reverse chronic kidney disease.. It may be harmful.. Consult specialist ...  Read More

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 ...  Read More

I found that my right kidney is not working by birth and only left kidney is working. I don't have any peoblem realted to kidney. I want to ask that can I take creatine or protien on daily basis, and if yes what should be the dosage?

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If ur current kidney function is normal , u can take 1gram per kg body weight. Check ur serum creatinine level to assess your kidney function and consult a urologist. ...  Read More

I gave birth vaginally 3 weeks ago and recently my stool has been pretty much all mucus with diarrhea and abdominal pain. Is this normal?

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Diarhoea u ned to take medicines Drink ORS with each loose stools ...  Read More

Just gave birth and had a one degree tear, the doctor stitched me up however this morning I noticed a cut on my flap, it hasn’t gone all the way through however you can see the cut from inside the flap.

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