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Urology (Expert Forum)
whats wrong with my kidney
Answered by
Stephen Liroff, MD - Urology, Pediatric Urology, Peyronie’s disease
Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield - MI
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Doctor's Answer
by Stephen Liroff, MD, May 14, 2008 09:33PM
, May 14, 2008 09:33PM
There are many possible causes for having a small non-functioning kidney. You may have been born with it, it may be the result of trauma or it may have developed it as the result of urine infections as a child. Not all urine infections cause symptoms and yet can severely damage a kidney. If you get frequent urine infections as an adult, you should see a urologist to learn if you have urine refluxing into your kidney. Also, if you have high blood pressure this kidney may be the reason and need to be evaluated.
Check to see that your overall kidney function (serum creatinine, a blood test) is normal. It may have been checked when you had your child. Many individuals have a single kidney and do not have any long term problems. To get answers that are specific to you, see a urologist.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
"This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.”
Check to see that your overall kidney function (serum creatinine, a blood test) is normal. It may have been checked when you had your child. Many individuals have a single kidney and do not have any long term problems. To get answers that are specific to you, see a urologist.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
"This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.”
