Nephrectomy is the removal of one or both of the kidneys to treat a kidney cancer or to treat other conditions.
After nephrectomy, some changes may occur in the body such as the fact that the removed kidney can no longer filter out blood waste, meaning the kidney function is now performed by only one; additionally, due to decreased filtering capacity, the level of excess water and sodium in the blood may increase.
Check out this post for some of the changes nephrectomy may cause.
Nephrectomy is surgery to remove a kidney. It is usually indicated when a kidney is severely damaged due to a kidney disease or a severe injury. It can be total or partial, depending on the state of the kidney. Nephrectomy brings some changes to the person undergoing the surgery.
Firstly, they may feel some pain and discomfort during the recovery. These symptoms are temporary and with time gradually improve. Additionally, the person may also feel some lack of energy during the recovery as the body is trying to adjust to the absence of the kidney.
After the surgery, the body starts adjusting to use only one kidney. With time, the remaining kidney expands to compensate for the function of two kidneys. This means that the remaining kidney will have to work harder than it used to. This may lead to an increase in urine output, dizziness and weakness.
The doctor may also recommend some medications to help the remaining kidney to work properly. In most cases, a nephrectomy can lead to a significant improvement in the person‘s health, especially if due to a kidney disease or severe injury. However, it is important that patients follow their doctor‘s guidelines to ensure the recovery process is as smooth as possible.