HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Having A Single Kidney Be Congenital?

My husband has just found out he may have one kidney he s 49 years old and thought he had two, he also has arthritis since he was 17 years old is there conditions that could cause him to have one kidney later in life or is there just birth defects that creates him to only have one kidney
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,

The chance of congenital absence of one kidney is more. So the problem might be since birth.

Infection of kidney like chronic infection can lead damage of kidney and loss of its portion but total absence of one kidney could not be due to that.

The surgical removal or congenital absence seems most likely.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Having A Single Kidney Be Congenital?

Hi, The chance of congenital absence of one kidney is more. So the problem might be since birth. Infection of kidney like chronic infection can lead damage of kidney and loss of its portion but total absence of one kidney could not be due to that. The surgical removal or congenital absence seems most likely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician