Manish Gupta Manish Gupta Asked 5 months ago

Can u survive with one kidney?

I have a family member who has only one functional kidney. I'm concerned about their long-term health. Can a person really survive and live a healthy life with just one kidney?

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Abhishek Joshi Abhishek Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Oh absolutely, you can survive and live a completely normal life with just one! People joke about selling a kidney to buy an iPhone, but joke aside, one healthy kidney is more than enough to do the job of two. Just don't go heavy on alcohol or weird supplements, and you are good to go!

Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, I was in a total panic when my brother had to donate a kidney, thinking his life would be cut short or limited. But the nephrologist explained everything so well, and now, five years later, he is living a perfectly normal life with zero issues. It is totally doable, just drink enough water and keep an eye on your blood pressure.

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Pooja Kulkarni Pooja Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, you can lead a completely healthy life with one kidney. My aunt donated hers to her husband years ago and both are perfectly fine now. Bas extra care leni padti hai, like eating less salty foods and avoiding heavy painkiller medicines without asking the doc. Baki tension mat lo, bilkul normal hai.

Madhavan Pillai Madhavan Pillai Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yes, one can live a long and full life with a single kidney. In our family, my elder sister has been living with one kidney for over thirty years now. While elders sometimes suggest various herbal drinks, she strictly follows her nephrologist's advice of staying well-hydrated and doing regular annual kidney function tests.

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I was born with only one functioning kidney, which I only found out during a routine scan in my twenties. I have never faced any pain or issues, but my doctor advised me to avoid high-contact sports to prevent injury to the remaining kidney. That's just my personal journey, so always get your regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.

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