Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've been experiencing some swelling in my body. I feel completely exhausted. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was kidney disease. Could you please explain what it means if the left kidney is atrophied and the right kidney is compensatorily enlarged?Doctor's answer:
The main reason for this situation is the atrophy of the left kidney. If the left kidney becomes swollen, its function will be lost. As a result, your body's decomposition metabolism and excretion functions will shift to the right kidney. With reduced pressure on the right kidney, if it cannot tolerate this, compensatory shrinkage may occur. If compensation is successful, a series of decompensation symptoms may appear. Therefore, it is recommended to undergo a comprehensive and thorough examination at the hospital and receive standardized treatment.