Question

Kidneys filter the blood and remove waste and extra fluid from the body and are essential for maintaining good health.

• What is one possible reason for kidney failure? Why would someone die if kidney failure occurs?
• Humans have two kidneys, but they can survive with one. Given the crucial function of the kidney, would you ever consider donating one of your kidneys to someone else? What factors would go into your decision?
• Hypothetically, what impact would having only one kidney have on a person’s health?

Answer 1

(Q.1). What is one possible reason for kidney failure?
Answer: If our kidneys stop working completely, our body fills with extra water and waste products. This condition is called uremia. Diabetes is the most common cause and high blood pressure is the second most common cause of kidney failure. Other problems that can cause kidney failure include: Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and IgA nephropathy,genetic disease such as polycystic kidney disease, Nephrotic syndrome, Urinary tract problems.

(Q.2). Why would someone die if kidney failure occurs?
Answer: If our kidneys stop working completely, our body fills with extra water and waste products. This condition is called uremia. Untreated uremia may lead to seizures or coma and will ultimately result in death.

(Q.3) Humans have two kidneys, but they can survive with one. Given the crucial function of the kidney,
Answer: Purification of blood by removal of waste products is the most important function of the kidneys. Each kidneyfilters blood, and toxic waste products which are eventually excreted in the urine.

(Q.4). would you ever consider donating one of your kidneys to someone else?What factors would go into your decision?
Answer: No, at first I can't donate my kidney but if there is a condition occur for donating my kidney, I would like to donate my kidney to my family member.
There may also be a chance of having high blood pressure later in life with single kidney. There are some medical conditions that could prevent us from being a living donor. These include having uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, HIV, hepatitis, or acute infections. People would think that if I need a kidney in future where they can get it from? For these reason people can't donate their kidney.

(Q.5).Hypothetically, what impact would having only one kidney have on a person’s health?
Answer: There may also be a chance of having high blood pressure later in life with single kidney. The loss inkidney function is usually very mild, and life span is normal. Most people with one kidneylive healthy, normal lives with few problems. Technically, people can live with no kidneys, but require dialysis.