Sakshi Arora Sakshi Arora Asked 8 months ago

Do you need a kidney to live?

My friend told me that some people live with just one kidney and manage fine. So, I was curious, do you actually *need* both kidneys to survive, or can you function with just one?

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Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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My uncle is having kidney issues and I have been so anxious about this. Can a person really survive perfectly with just one kidney? I keep worrying if the remaining one will also get damaged over time.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, we absolutely need at least one working kidney to filter toxins from our body. If someone has donated a kidney, they can live a long life by practicing gentle yoga, eating a simple diet, and staying hydrated.

Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, you need at least one functioning kidney to live, or you'll need dialysis. You can't survive with zero kidneys unless you are some kind of robot. Take care of your health and drink some water!

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

My father lived with one kidney for twenty years after donating one to his brother. The doctor advised him to avoid heavy salt and high protein diets. Always trust your nephrologist's advice on how to maintain your single kidney's health.

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Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

You don't need both kidneys, you can easily live with just one. Lots of people donate one kidney and live a completely normal life. Just can't do without any kidney at all, that's impossible.

Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

You can live a normal life with just one kidney, but you must protect it. High blood pressure can damage your kidneys, so keep your BP in check with proper lifestyle and medicine. Regular checkups are extremely important.

Deepa Joshi Deepa Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I panicked so much when my brother had to get a kidney removed due to an infection. But the doctors reassured us that the other kidney naturally expands to do the work of both. He is absolutely fine and active today.

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