Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is It Safe To Remove Kidney For Low Urine Output In A Person With Stage 4 Colon Cancer?

Hi, My mom is a stage four colon cancer patient with a colostomy bag, she has been in the hospital twice in the past 3 months for different things, the last one has me a little concerned, they had to catheter her due to low urine out put, she is unconfterble my question is because she is wanting them to remove it and since she only has one kidney that is functioning will she go into kidney failure
posted on Mon, 1 Jun 2015
Twitter Wed, 27 Jan 2021 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 29 Jan 2021 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello,

Low output urine suggests kidney failure. Removal of kidney may be necessary, however, after removal of kidney dialysis will be required.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is It Safe To Remove Kidney For Low Urine Output In A Person With Stage 4 Colon Cancer?

Hello, Low output urine suggests kidney failure. Removal of kidney may be necessary, however, after removal of kidney dialysis will be required. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist