What's a Horseshoe Kidney?
Horseshoe Kidney Is a Condition in Which the Kidneys Fuse (Bind) Together at the Bottom, Forming a “U” Shape or Horseshoe Shape. Children Who Have Horseshoe...
Horseshoe kidney is a condition in which the kidneys fuse (bind) together at the bottom, forming a “U” shape or horseshoe shape. Children who have horseshoe kidney have one “fused” kidney instead of 2 separate kidneys.
Is it bad to have a horseshoe kidney?
A child with horseshoe kidney is more at risk for kidney injury. This is because the fused kidneys often sit lower down and closer to the front of the body. A child with horseshoe kidney may not be able to play contact sports.
What are the side effects of horseshoe kidney?
- flank (around the side, just above the waist) pain.
- restlessness.
- sweating.
- nausea and/or vomiting.
- blood in urine.
- changes in urinary frequency.
- chills.
- fever.
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