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Is Monitoring Of Right Kidney Necessary After Removing Left Kidney?

hi i had my left kidney removed from my pelvis due 2 loss of function only 8 weeks ago iv been told there is no follow ups appo no scans no test i thought they would keep an eye on my right kidney for a while i just got told if i have any problems go see my gp can u let me know if this sounds right thank you diane robinson
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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Hello
Thanks for query .

You have undergone surgery for removal of one kidney .

Normally there is no need to monitor the other kidney unless patient has urinary problems .

However one has to follow following regime in order to prevent the other kidney from getting diseased
1) Drink more water 4 liters per day .
2) Avoid getting UTI
3) Frequent routine urine test to be done to rule out UTI
4) Blood test to assess renal function to be done every year .
5) Consult Nephrologist or Urologist for check up every year.

Dr.Patil.
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Is Monitoring Of Right Kidney Necessary After Removing Left Kidney?

Hello Thanks for query . You have undergone surgery for removal of one kidney . Normally there is no need to monitor the other kidney unless patient has urinary problems . However one has to follow following regime in order to prevent the other kidney from getting diseased 1) Drink more water 4 liters per day . 2) Avoid getting UTI 3) Frequent routine urine test to be done to rule out UTI 4) Blood test to assess renal function to be done every year . 5) Consult Nephrologist or Urologist for check up every year. Dr.Patil.