“How long can you live with one kidney?”
I am a 47 year old male. I want to know how long can you live with one kidney?
3 Answers
All you need is one good functioning kidney to live.
Person can live a normal life with minor problem as long as their kidney functions are normal and there is no history of underlying co-morbid medical condition.
Most people with only one kidney live a normal life span. If you were born with one kidney, it does the work of two from birth. If you donated or lost a kidney, the remaining kidney does not compensate and you will lose about half the function. In the latter case, if the remaining kidney function was lost, you would need dialysis or a transplantation. So, it is doubly important to protect the one kidney you have by living healthy. Steps to take to protect one kidney’s function include:
* Avoid high blood pressure
* Avoid diabetes
* Avoid injury or trauma by not playing football or contact sports
* Eat a healthy diet
* Exercise regularly
* Keep a normal weight
* Avoid dehydration
* Avoid medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)
You should also see your doctor at least once a year, to check the blood for creatinine and the urine for protein. So go ahead and enjoy the healthiest possible lifestyle to the fullest!
* Avoid high blood pressure
* Avoid diabetes
* Avoid injury or trauma by not playing football or contact sports
* Eat a healthy diet
* Exercise regularly
* Keep a normal weight
* Avoid dehydration
* Avoid medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)
You should also see your doctor at least once a year, to check the blood for creatinine and the urine for protein. So go ahead and enjoy the healthiest possible lifestyle to the fullest!
