I have been diagnosed with URA after having a CT scan done. I have no health issues related to my sole kidney (the right one), I eat a healthy diet, drink more water and watch my intake of salt. My doctor test my blood and urine to make sure I don't have proteins. Any more tips concerning my diet?
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Carmen
Unilateral renal agenesis results from a developmental failure of the ureteric bud and the metanephric mesenchyme.
Unilateral renal agenesis can be caused by mutations in many genes and accompanied by agenesis of ureter.
Unilateral renal agenesis can occur as part of multi-organ syndromes, including Kallmann syndrome, diGeorge syndrome, Fraser syndrome and Williams-Beuren syndrome
Protein & Calories requirements is based on the stage ofthe remaining kidney
Kidney with normal or increased filtration GFR more than 90 so protein needed is1-1.2 g/Kg IBW/day
K cal : < 60 years 35/kg IBW/day & >60 years 30-35 IBW/day
and if Mild decrease in kidney function and GFR 60-89, so protein needed is 1-1.2 g/Kg IBW/day
Some are genetic with incomplete penetrance and some developmental. The risk for kidney disease, salt sensitivity is not uniform. The important factor is the relation between how many nephrons you have and your metabolic demand, the latter is affected by body mass send its metabolism. You could have more than enough nephrons in that one kidney to last you life time. Just don't spend it fast.
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