Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Asked 8 months ago

Can a person live with one kidney?

My neighbour's son was born with only one functioning kidney, and he's still a young child. We were discussing if it's possible for him to lead a full and healthy life as he grows up.

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Ramu Prasad Ramu Prasad Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Haan babu, bilkul jee sakte hain aur bahut achhi zindagi jeete hain. Hamare padosi ki ek hi kidney hai aur wo khet me din bhar kaam karte hain bina kisi thakan ke. Bas saaf pani pijiye aur Bhagwan par bharosa rakhiye.

Suresh Nair Suresh Nair Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, but you must monitor kidney function twice a year. In government labs or local diagnostic centres, a Serum Creatinine and Urine test costs only around 300 to 500 rupees, which is highly affordable. Doing this regularly keeps you safe from huge medical bills later.

Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I literally can't stop worrying whenever I hear about single kidney issues, it sounds so scary! But my doctor friend reassured me that the single kidney grows slightly larger to compensate. Please don't worry, just stick to regular medical advice and you will be completely safe.

Deepak Sharma Deepak Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Haan yaar, bilkul normal life hoti hai koi tension nahi hai. Bas thoda high protein shakes aur faltu ki dawayian bina doctor se pooche mat lena na. Mere ek colleague ki bhi single kidney hai aur wo mast dhoop me ghumta hai.

Preeti Shah Preeti Shah Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, I have been living with one kidney for two years now, but do any of you also feel super anxious every time you get a slight back pain? I always wonder if I should drink more water or run to the doctor immediately. It is physically fine but mentally tough.

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Pushpa Rawat Pushpa Rawat Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

People live healthy lives till old age with one kidney, so don't be afraid. Drinking fresh coconut water and warm water in the morning keeps the system clean naturally. Avoid processed foods and always consult your doctor for any pain.

Sreejith KP Sreejith KP Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Yes, you can live a long and healthy life with one kidney. Do not worry, just drink plenty of water and get your routine checkups done.

Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Ji bilkul jee sakte hain! You don't have to give up on tasty food completely, just don't go eating junk every single day. Control the extra salt in your chaat and enjoy normal home-cooked meals, your kidney will happily survive.

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