Patient's question:
One kidney has already shrunk completely. Will the other kidney start to swell? Does one kidney shrink while the other swells?Doctor's answer:
It is necessary to identify the cause of kidney atrophy. If it is due to swelling caused by stones, it will absolutely not affect the other kidney. However, if the kidney function keeps recurring problems, the other kidney will gradually atrophy. One kidney develops normally, and during a physical examination, it can be found that one kidney is atrophied, but the kidney function is normal. Therefore, it is recommended to actively protect the remaining kidney, avoid surgery or any operations, and avoid the use of nephrotoxic drugs.