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How To Keep Kidney Healthy?

Hi there, I was diagnosed as a child as having a left duplex kidney. At the time, the doctor explained that I had an unusual set up as my spare kidney was acting separately to the main one and as it had all the necessary tubing off it, it was essentially a fully functional additional kidney. I was told if I had too many infections, this could scar the main kidney and they would both need to be removed. 30 years on and touch wood, I still have all 3. My question is, is there anything I can do to help preserve them?! Should I not be drinking for example? I don t drink a lot and when I do, its the odd glass of wine but I m always conscious that perhaps I shouldn t be having it. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
Your L.Duplex kidney is only a normal variation seen in some from birth.
Some are born with one kidney and they lead a normal life.Don't worry about protecting the kidneys by drinking.You should drink 8-10 glasses liquids daily.
Having wine is healthy, especially red wine.
Hope your doubts are laid to rest.I'm giving you the assurance as an Urologist.
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How To Keep Kidney Healthy?

Hello and welcome to HCM. Your L.Duplex kidney is only a normal variation seen in some from birth. Some are born with one kidney and they lead a normal life.Don t worry about protecting the kidneys by drinking.You should drink 8-10 glasses liquids daily. Having wine is healthy, especially red wine. Hope your doubts are laid to rest.I m giving you the assurance as an Urologist.