Deepika Iyer Deepika Iyer Asked 9 months ago

Can a person live with just one kidney?

I recently had a kidney removed due to a cyst, and now I'm a bit anxious about my health. What should I expect, and can life really be normal living with just one kidney?

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Sister Lissy Joseph Sister Lissy Joseph Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, a single kidney is fully capable of filtering your blood perfectly fine. In my hospital experience, single-kidney patients live long, healthy lives. Just remember to avoid self-medicating with heavy pain relievers like combiflam as they can strain it.

Manish Pandey Manish Pandey Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I had one of my kidneys removed last year due to a severe infection, and honestly, I feel completely normal now. My energy levels are back to where they were, and I work a full day. Just drink enough water and keep up with your follow-ups.

Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

While most people do perfectly fine with just one kidney, you shouldn't assume everything is okay without monitoring. It is really important to get your urine microalbumin and blood pressure checked regularly. Always consult a specialist to make sure the remaining kidney isn't under too much strain.

Rajesh Mehta Rajesh Mehta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

You can definitely live a full life, but you must be careful with your diet. Don't go overboard with high-protein supplements or heavy salt. Focus on simple home-cooked vegetarian meals, green veggies, and moderate water intake as advised by your nutritionist.

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Deepika Rao Deepika Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Absolutely, it doesn't affect your career or daily routine at all. I know someone who travels extensively for work with one kidney. Just set water reminders on your phone, avoid extreme exhaustion, and schedule an annual checkup to keep things smooth.

Gurbachan Singh Gurbachan Singh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

In our times, many people didn't even know they had only one kidney and lived past eighty. Drink barley water (jau ka paani) occasionally as it keeps the urinary tract clean naturally. Avoid heavy english medicines unnecessarily and always trust your doctor's word first.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes u can! You don't have to live on boiled grass, but maybe reduce those ultra-salty chips and heavy butter naans slightly. Just balance your cravings, stay hydrated, and let that one kidney enjoy its food too without getting overloaded.

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