Kidney Mute

A “silent” kidney is a rare disease in which one of the paired organs does not function clinically, but it can be detected using angiography or excretory urography. Normally, both kidneys are clearly visible in the pelvic area. Only one of them is functioning. Most patients are “mute”

A silent kidney is an anomaly associated with the absence of functioning elements of the kidney tissue. Patients with this anomaly live relatively normal lives, even if they do not use dialysis. With complete loss of kidney function, the mute patient requires a kidney replacement or transplant. Treatment depends on the degree of kidney dysfunction. The cavities of the mute kidney are usually protected by a fibrous structure called a "capsule" or "dome". The hardest part is separating the stones into two components: the calyx and the papilla. In addition, the patient has an isolated outer horseshoe segment, but urine output is usually good.

A silent kidney is a condition in which one of the kidneys is functionally inactive but does not cause clinical manifestations. This condition can be detected using imaging techniques such as excretory urography and angiography. The kidney is not an organic pathology, but is the result of a deficiency of a vasoactive substance, such as amino groups, and does not function until it is ingested through food. In addition, it is possible that the kidneys do not respond to blood stimulation, which is common for decreased blood supply to the kidney. However, in the case of a silent kidney, the patient usually does not have any symptoms, and the detection of this pathology is carried out only through the use of research methods.

Clinical manifestations of silent kidney disease may include changes in urinalysis (increased white blood cell and/or protein levels). This is due to the presence of microorganisms in the urine or simply damage to the only normally functioning kidney due to the prolonged absence of amino groups. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out regular diagnosis in people with kidney abnormalities, especially if there are risk factors associated with the development of kidney pathology. These factors include the presence of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, heredity, and alcohol or drug use.

Treatment for kidney failure depends on the cause and includes measures to improve the function of the solitary kidney, such as limiting alcohol consumption and renal diuretics. In some cases, surgery may be required if the abnormalities have caused kidney failure or pyelonephritis.

In conclusion, mute kidney is an important clinical pathology and requires timely identification and treatment. Regular testing and monitoring of people with abnormal kidneys will help prevent serious complications.