i have a questin { of course} but do u need
both kidneys to survive?
i've always wanted to no
2006-12-23 03:08:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
nope...just one....but every person needs just one. However...woman looking to have children dont usually donate because it is better to have both to deal with the stress of pregnancy
slightly off topic...BUT......the liver can be donated too.....a portion can be...the the liver re-generates. grows back to size for the donor...and the person who recieves the portion...that grows full-size too.
2006-12-23 03:19:10 · answer #1 · answered by motorcitygirlee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you only need one, that's why you hear about a lot people donating kidneys.
2006-12-23 03:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - it is not that uncommon for people to only have one functioning kidney - and not even realise it - until something goes wrong with it.
2006-12-23 03:11:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you do not need both your kidneys to survive... My brother in law only has one kidney... and he has a stint (sp?) in it for his one remanining kidney to function completely
2006-12-23 03:32:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, hon, you don't. Many people donate a kidney to a family member or friend.
Two is nicer though :)
2006-12-23 03:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by Donna M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋