Q60: Renal agenesis and other reduction defects of kidney
Q60.2: Renal agenesis, unspecified
There are normally 2 kidneys in the body. They filter blood and create urine. They thus help to detoxify the body. Furthermore, the kidneys regulate the blood pressure and salt content in the blood, among other things.
If one kidney is missing, the other kidney can take over its function. The existing kidney can then become slightly bigger. The entire kidney function can then be normal or only very slightly restricted.
The kidneys are vital organs. If both kidneys are missing, then this has a serious impact on the whole body.
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