<human>: Hi my son is 11 years old he was born with 1 kidney we were not aware of this until he was 18 months old because he was taking into hospital with a water infection he has a test were they put dye into your kidney to make sure it was working properly and hasnt been seen since is this ok or does he. Need further check ups
<bot>: HiT hanks for the query. A single healthy kidney is often capable of doing the work of 2 kidneys and the patient is often able to lead a healthy life.However, we need to do the following tests to be sure that the kidney function is OK: Blood urea and creatinine levels, Urine R&M and USG of the abdomen. We also have to take the following precautions to preserve the kidney function:1) Treat all infections aggressively2) Avoid medications like broken which are harmful to the kidneys (see your doctor for a complete list)3) Check blood pressure once a Fairhope this helps Good luck.