How does kidney looks like?
My biology class discussion came up about organs, and I've always wondered about the kidney. Can someone tell me what its actual shape and size are? Just trying to visualize it better.
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5 months ago
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Honestly, they just look like two oversized rajma beans sitting inside your body. Don't worry, they are not as fragile as they sound, just keep drinking enough water to keep them happy!
4 months ago
When I was getting my abdominal ultrasound done at Apollo, the radiologist showed me the shape on the screen. It really is bean-shaped, but if you have any doubts about your scan report, it is best to ask your doctor to explain it clearly.
4 months ago
They are small bean-shaped organs, but their job is huge, especially for us diabetics. Since high blood sugar can affect how they look and function over time, I always keep my glucose levels monitored closely.
6 months ago
They look like dark reddish-brown beans, about the size of a fist. I used to drink a lot of barley water thinking it keeps them clean, but practically speaking, nothing works better than balanced daily water intake.
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6 months ago
My grandmother used to say they are like small filters shaped like cashews or beans. But when my father had an issue, our family doctor explained how they filter blood, and we completely followed his clinical advice.
4 months ago
I only know what they look like because of the diagrams in the reports during my routine checkup. They look like two symmetrical beans on either side of the spine, but I don't know much about the medical details.