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my husband 33 years old had a renal scan recently. the dr ...


Sent to Health Experts April 17, 2006 10:06 p.m.
my husband 33 years old had a renal scan recently. the dr says that 1 kidney is 25 percent working due to having some type of blockage. They suggest removing the 1 kidney . Can that kidney be salvaged at all. he had a scan 2 years ago and was only 40 percent working and they suggested nothing. very nervous and scared for his life

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April 17, 2006 10:20 p.m. (14 minutes and 13 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
There are many reasons for blocked kidney--salvaging it depends on what the blockage is--a tumor, a stone, stenosis, etc. The urine flow could possibly be rerouted to a different area, but if the kidney is unsalvageable and nonfunctioning and left in place, it could make him sicker. There are times when it is better to remove the kidney. The other kidney will take over the function of both. I would get a second opinion before agreeing to lose the kidney. Most insurances will now pay for a second opinion to avoid surgery. Good luck, Judy


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Sent April 17, 2006 10:28 p.m. (8 minutes and 14 seconds later)
his urine does not drain properly so it affected his right kidney. i am just so confused. is it possible to save a 25 percent working kidney?

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April 17, 2006 10:40 p.m. (11 minutes and 48 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
I do not know why nothing was done when this was first noticed-is there a reason that you were told about? Ususally a stent is placed in the ureter which is the tube going from the kidney to the bladder. If the kidney is distended for too long, it will be damaged. But with a second opinion, I would ask what about doing a stent now. 25% function is better than none. What happens if the other kidney ever gets damaged or diseased? I would definitely try to save the kidney. Judy


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Sent April 17, 2006 10:42 p.m. (1 minute and 58 seconds later)
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Did you have another question? Judy


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Sent April 18, 2006 8:42 a.m. (9 hours and 55 minutes later)
thank you for your help. I am going to get him another doctor's opinion. I just hope he gets better
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