Normal human body structure
There are two kidneys
So if there are three kidneys
Is it scary to think about it?
February 24, Zhengzhou, Henan, a patient, Mr. Qiao, went to Zhengzhou First People’s Hospital for kidney stone surgery. Unexpectedly, he discovered that he had 3 a kidney.
The hospital inspection report showed that he did have 3 kidneys, which was also discovered because of the kidney stone surgery. No medical measures have been taken for the three kidneys for the time being. Recuperating in hospital.
It is understood that there is one more kidney than normal people, which is medically called “duplicate kidney”, which is a developmental abnormality. The two kidneys are fused together, and usually these kidneys function normally without any symptoms of discomfort.
However, duplication of kidneys often brings some complications, because of structural deformities, resulting in poor drainage, so it is easier Urinary tract stones or complications such as urinary tract infections occur.
In this regard, doctors recommend that patients with repeated kidneys should have regular physical examinations to prevent the formation of kidney stones.
There are many ways to prevent stones
The most important thing is to drink plenty of water
Due to the high content of oxalic acid in strong tea
so Patients are also not advised to drink strong tea
In addition, the occurrence of kidney stones is affected by many factors, such as abnormal metabolism of the body , Urinary tract obstruction/infection/foreign body, genetics, occupation, etc., so the production of kidney stones is not necessarily caused by a single factor.
From: Xiaoqiang Hotline Comprehensive
Source: Foshan TV Station