Patient's question:
A friend is six months pregnant, and during a check-up a few days ago, it was found that the fetus has only one kidney. What impact will this have on the child's life in the future? What are the consequences? Thank you for the first follow-up question: Does a congenital single kidney really have no impact on the child or their life after adulthood? Can they live a normal life like others?Doctor's answer:
Considering congenital solitary kidney, it is generally not advisable to keep the child in this situation, as the child's future life may be significantly affected, and the pregnancy may need to be terminated. This is because the fetus may face difficulties in the development of a single right kidney. While it may not be as serious if the child grows up without a kidney later, congenital absence of a kidney is more dangerous. You should still go to another hospital for a follow-up ultrasound to rule out any errors in the examination before considering whether to keep the child.