Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Asked 6 months ago

Can a person survive with only one kidney?

I was watching a documentary about organ donation last night, and it made me wonder about the human body's capacity. Can a person really survive and function properly in the long term with only one kidney?

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Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, indeed. My brother donated a kidney to our sister forty years ago, and both of them lived long, healthy, and happy lives without any major issues. Do not worry about this, just eat simple food and stay active.

Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, a person can live a completely normal and healthy life with only one kidney. Just drink enough water and do your routine health checks.

Ananya Joshi Ananya Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to get so stressed and anxious thinking about kidney health, it sounds so terrifying to have only one! But doctors reassure us that the remaining kidney grows slightly to handle all the filtration work. You will be completely fine, just stay positive.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I completely understand the emotional fear and anxiety you must be feeling right now, as it is very hard to process this. But please know that you are not alone, and physically, a single kidney is completely enough to keep you healthy. Take it one day at a time.

Sunita Kurian Sunita Kurian Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yes, you can survive perfectly fine. Just make sure to avoid taking random pain-relief tablets without asking your doctor first.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Yes, you can survive, but you must be careful. I ignored my high blood pressure symptoms for a long time, which ended up putting stress on my organs. Please get regular checkups done so that your single kidney stays safe and healthy.

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Gaurav Sharma Gaurav Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan bilkul, log aaram se puri zindagi jeete hain bina kisi problem ke na. Bas paani achhe se peena chahiye aur thoda sa salt kam rakhna diet me. Tension mat lo, sab normal rahega.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Hey, relax, you can absolutely live a normal life with one kidney. Don't let random horror stories online scare you. Just build a simple, healthy routine, stay hydrated, and keep up with your regular checkups.

Meenakshi Pillai Meenakshi Pillai Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Yes, you can live fine. My brother has had only one kidney since birth; we tried many home remedies to keep his digestion good, but the main thing is simply avoiding processed foods and staying hydrated. Rely on regular medical checks, not just home tips.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Direct answer: Yes, easily. The single kidney naturally compensates by growing slightly larger to filter blood. Just avoid heavy alcohol, stay hydrated, and get an annual routine blood checkup.

Druthi Rao Druthi Rao Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yes, kidney donors and individuals with congenital single kidneys lead highly active lives. The remaining kidney successfully takes over the entire filtration process. For personalized dietary guidelines, consulting a doctor is always best.

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Rajiv Sharma Rajiv Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yes, you can absolutely survive and even stay fit. Just avoid using high-protein powder supplements or heavy over-the-counter painkillers, as they put extra strain on filtration. Focus on balanced natural meals and moderate cardio.

Vijay Prasad Vijay Prasad Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, you can survive easily with one kidney. But if you have high blood sugar, you must manage your diabetes very carefully because high sugar can damage your single kidney over time. Eat low-glycemic, low-salt meals and monitor your creatinine.

Radha Pyari Radha Pyari Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan beta, hamare pados me ek behan ki ek hi kidney hai aur wo khet me sab kaam karti hain, bilkul tandurust hain. Bas bhagwan ka naam lo, achha saaf pani piyo aur chinta mat karo.

Manish Pandey Manish Pandey Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I had one kidney removed six months ago due to a stone complication and honestly, I feel as healthy as before. My latest lab results show my kidney function is completely normal. Just keep drinking enough water daily.

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