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Q: Anatomic anomalies of the kidneys

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 17th, 2008

ive just found out i have a left pelvic malrotated kidney, i have to see a specialist in 2 weeks, but am so worried i dont think i can wait this long without asking a few questions, firstly, the pain i have is unbearable, sometimes i cant move, i have had urine infections one after the other, antibiotics then giv me bad thrush, i have had blood in my urine, sickness, extrme tirdness, back pain, unable to wee or sometimes constant weeing! the doctor said they may want to remove the kidney if im so unwell, is this a possibility? do these symptoms sound common with this condition? and is the condition dangerous? i just need a few answers, i feel like im going crazy, i have 2 children and sometimes find it difficult to pick up my children, or if we play fight it really hurts if they jump on the wrong spot. HELP!

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 18th, 2008

Kidney Conditions Answer A4426

Referring to your description, you probably have a chronic urinary tract infection. That chronic UTI is probably due to the anatomic anomaly of the left kidney. The anomaly probably causes an obstruction in urine drainage from that kidney and thus makes conditions for urinary infections and kidney stones. I believe that most of your symptoms are due to the frequent urinary tract infections. If there is no way to correct the anomaly that kidney can be removed.

You may want to consult a urologist about this.

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