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Had Kidney Infection, One Kidney Smaller Than The Other, Have Reflux. Remove A Kidney?
Hi, When i was 14 i had my 1st kidney infection , now i am 32 and just founf out that my left kidney is smaller than my right. my lefy kidney is 6cm and is functioning at 11%, whilst my right one is 11.9cm and is functioning at 88%. i had a VCU done and also found that i have grade 2 reflux going into my kidney through my urita. my doctor wants to remove my left kidney. is it the right thing to do?
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