hi im 38 and recently was told that I only have one functioning kidney. apparently was born with with my left kidney in my pelvis. for the past month ive been having problems with my kidneys, ive been tested for all kidney dieases and they have been neg.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your anxiety.You've not written, which kidney is normal and what problems are there. A pelvic kidney is an abnormal location of a kidney, by birth. It may be functioning normally, or its function may be very reduced. Only if it's non-functional on an isotope renal scan, it needs removal. Also, if it's a focus of infection or cancer, it will need removal. If you've any doubts, you may send the reports, as a direct question to me. Chat Doctor.  Manga.