Congenital Solitary kidney (CSK) is
a disorder caused by the abnormal development of one of the two kidneys
. This abnormality can be either anatomical, caused by unilateral renal agenesis (RAG), or functional, caused by extreme forms of dysplasia (renal aplasia-RAP and multicystic dysplastic kidney disease-MCKD).
What is a solitary kidney?
Solitary kidney is
a condition in which a person has a single kidney instead of two kidneys
. A person may be born with one kidney (renal agenesis), have two kidneys but only one functional (renal dysplasia) or lose one kidney to a disease, such as kidney cancer.
What is congenital absence of kidney?
Renal agenesis
refers to a congenital absence of one or both kidneys. If bilateral (traditionally known as the classic Potter syndrome) the condition is fatal, whereas if unilateral, patients can have a normal life expectancy.
What is congenital single kidney?
A person may be born with only one kidney. This condition is called
renal agenesis
. Another condition, which is called kidney dysplasia, causes a person to be born with two kidneys, but only one of them works. Most people who are born without a kidney (or with only one working kidney) lead normal, healthy lives.
What causes congenital kidney?
It is likely that a
combination of genetic and environmental factors
contribute to the formation of kidney and urinary tract abnormalities. The genetic factors involved in most cases of CAKUT are unknown. Syndromic CAKUT is caused by changes in the genes associated with the particular syndrome.
Can you still drink alcohol with one kidney?
This means
no alcohol
. This risk of kidney disease from alcohol is drastically increased with only one kidney. Although you can remain healthy with one kidney, drinking alcohol causes damage beyond your one kidney. Remember, kidney damage and disease can lead to other health issues.
Which kidney is more important?
The left kidney
is located slightly more superior than the right kidney due to the larger size of the liver on the right side of the body. Unlike the other abdominal organs, the kidneys lie behind the peritoneum that lines the abdominal cavity and are thus considered to be retroperitoneal organs.
What should you not eat with one kidney?
If you have a single kidney because you had a transplant or if you have kidney disease, you may need to limit the amount of
sodium, phosphorous, and protein
in your diet. This is because your kidney can't remove them from your blood very well, so they build up. You may also have to limit the amount of fluids you drink.
Can you live without kidneys?
Because your kidneys are so important,
you cannot live without them
. But it is possible to live a perfectly healthy life with only one working kidney.
Can a baby survive with only one kidney?
Many children with
only one kidney have no symptoms or complications and do not need treatment
. Sometimes the other kidney grows larger than normal to make up for the missing kidney. However, children may be at risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and/or hypertension (high blood pressure) later in life.
Is having 1 kidney hereditary?
A team led by University of Iowa researchers has identified a gene linked to rare, often fatal kidney-related birth defects. The newly discovered mutated gene is called GREB1L. It is associated with
renal agenesis
, a hereditary condition in which children are born with either one kidney or no kidneys at all.
Is having a kidney removed a major operation?
What is kidney removal?
A nephrectomy
is a major surgery to remove all or part of your kidney. The kidneys are two small, bean-shaped organs in the abdomen. They filter water and waste products from your blood.
What can I eat with one kidney?
Majority of people with a solitary kidney do not need to stick to a particular diet, although they should maintain a healthy, low-fat diet that includes
grains, vegetables, and fruits
. If they already have high blood pressure, salt intake should be minimized.
Can kidney dysplasia be cured?
There are no treatments for kidney dysplasia except
in cases where the good kidney begins to fail and a kidney transplant or dialysis is recommended. This is usually only considered when the kidney causes pain, results in high blood pressure or shows abnormal changes when scanned by ultrasound.
What causes kidney problems in fetus?
A baby may also develop kidney dysplasia if his or her mother takes certain prescription medications during pregnancy, such as some used to treat seizures and high blood pressure. A mother's use of illegal drugs, such as
cocaine
, during pregnancy may also cause kidney dysplasia in her unborn child.
How do I know if my baby has kidney problems?
- fever.
- swelling around the eyes, face, feet, and ankles (called edema)
- burning or pain during peeing.
- significant increase in the frequency of urination.
- difficulty in controlling urination in kids who are mature enough to use the toilet.
