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Can My Baby Live With Only One Kidney?
Hi My son is born with a single kidney
He is 7 months
Can he live with one kidney
My doctor prescribed me renal scintigraphy to make sure of the function of his kidney
The scintigraphy was normal.
As a parent, I am concerned of the future of my son.
Can he live with only one kidney?
Best regards
He is 7 months
Can he live with one kidney
My doctor prescribed me renal scintigraphy to make sure of the function of his kidney
The scintigraphy was normal.
As a parent, I am concerned of the future of my son.
Can he live with only one kidney?
Best regards
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
hi, thanks for asking.
I can understand your concerns.
Yes, a baby can live a normal life with one kidney.
I hope I have helped you
Thank you
I can understand your concerns.
Yes, a baby can live a normal life with one kidney.
I hope I have helped you
Thank you
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