Rahul Gupta Rahul Gupta Asked 6 months ago

What causes you to be born with one kidney?

My cousin recently had a baby, and during a check-up, they found out the baby was born with only one kidney. Everyone in the family is quite shocked. We are wondering, what causes someone to be born with one kidney?

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Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Ho na, sometimes babies are born with just one kidney. It's not anyone's fault, it just happens during pregnancy development. Mostly people live normal lives with one healthy kidney, but regular checkups are important, na? Always best to confirm with a doctor.

Smita Reddy Smita Reddy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Being born with one kidney, or renal agenesis, is a congenital condition. It happens during fetal development when one kidney simply doesn't form. You should definitely discuss this in detail with a nephrologist from a reputed hospital, they can give you the most accurate and personalized information.

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Being born with one kidney is something that happens during a baby's growth before birth. There aren't any 'natural' causes in the sense of diet or lifestyle. If this is about you or someone you know, regular doctor visits are absolutely essential to ensure the single kidney stays healthy. No home remedies here, only proper medical care.

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Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I totally get that finding out about being born with one kidney can be a lot to process. It's a developmental issue that occurs very early on, and it's not something you or your parents did wrong. Many people lead full, healthy lives with one kidney, but good medical guidance is key.

Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Oh, my cousin was born with one kidney! Her parents were so worried initially. But the doctors said it's a relatively common congenital condition and the single kidney usually compensates just fine. She's living a perfectly normal life now, just needs regular checkups to monitor it. So, don't panic.

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