What are the consequences of having only one kidney in a child?

After becoming pregnant, women pay special attention to the baby in their belly, so they will use various measures to check the fetus in their belly. Some parents will find that their child has only one kidney when checking the fetus. The kidney is an essential organ in the human body, and normally there are two of them. So what are the consequences if a child only has one kidney? Let's introduce it in detail below.

If the other kidney is completely normal, then there will be no impact on the body, because one kidney is enough to maintain a person's kidney excretion and secretion functions. For example, a kidney transplant patient can live a normal life just by adding one kidney. However, special care should be taken if the only remaining kidney is damaged. He will no longer have another normal kidney. Therefore, urine routine and kidney function and B-ultrasound should be checked regularly, physical fitness should be strengthened, and drugs that damage the kidney should be avoided.

Left kidney agenesis is usually caused by the failure of the renal tissue and ureteral bud on one side to develop during the embryonic period, resulting in a solitary kidney on the other side. It is not uncommon, with about 1 in 1,000 to 1,500 newborns having a solitary kidney, more often in males than females, and more often on the left side than on the right side. The cause of this disease is still unclear, and it may be related to gene mutation, external radiation, exposure to harmful substances, etc. You can test the genetic genes of both husband and wife to see if there are any abnormalities. During pregnancy, you should pay attention to avoid contact with harmful substances, radiation, etc., and eat a moderate amount of foods containing high-quality protein and rich vitamins.

If the remaining kidney is healthy, it generally does not have a big impact on your life. The kidneys are the organs for detoxification. If there is only one kidney, the body will bear a relatively heavier workload of detoxification in the future. However, if you pay attention to diet and conditioning in daily life, there will generally not be too many problems.

Guidance:

People with only one kidney should be careful not to eat spicy or overly toxic foods. They should eat natural foods with less salt and fat. Especially when they are sick, they should choose medicines that do not damage the kidneys or are not metabolized by the kidneys. This will reduce damage to the kidneys and allow them to survive like normal people.