Is having a horseshoe kidney bad?

About 1 out of 3 of children with horseshoe kidney will have a problem with the heart and blood vessels, nervous system, or genitourinary system. The condition can’t be changed or cured. But a child with no symptoms may not need any treatment. If your child has symptoms or related problems, those will be treated.

What are the side effects of horseshoe kidney?

What are the symptoms of horseshoe kidney?

• flank (around the side, just above the waist) pain.
• restlessness.
• sweating.
• nausea and/or vomiting.
• blood in urine.
• changes in urinary frequency.
• chills.
• fever.

What causes horseshoe kidney in adults?

Kidney cancer – increased frequency of certain renal cancers such as transitional cell tumors, Wilms tumors, and carcinoid tumors. Heart abnormalities – ventricular septal defect. Neurological abnormalities – encephalocoele, myelomeningocoele, spina bifida.

Can horseshoe kidney be cured?

There is no cure for horseshoe kidney, but the symptoms can be treated. Your child’s doctor might refer you to a nephrologist (kidney doctor) or urologist (doctor who treats problems with the urinary tract, or where you go to the bathroom).

Are horseshoe kidneys painful?

A horseshoe kidney is most often set lower and much closer to the front of the body than a normal kidney. It’s also more likely to be hurt when there’s trauma to the abdomen than is a normal kidney. Wearing a medical alert bracelet will let emergency care providers know to be aware of the chance of kidney damage.

Is horseshoe kidney genetic?

Despite cases of familial clustering, no clear genetic cause has been described for horseshoe kidneys, although several etiological factors may contribute to their development [8].

Can you separate horseshoe kidney?

Horseshoe kidneys can be transplanted en bloc or separated first and then transplanted separately [9].

How many people are born with a horseshoe kidney?

Horseshoe kidney is a common congenital condition. It happens in one out of every 500 babies.

What are the dangers of a horseshoe kidney?

A child with horseshoe kidney is more at risk for kidney injury. This is because the fused kidneys often sit lower down and closer to the front of the body. A child with horseshoe kidney may not be able to play contact sports.

How do horseshoe kidney affect renal function?

The fused part is the isthmus of the horseshoe kidney. The abnormal anatomy can affect kidney drainage resulting in increased frequency of kidney stones and urinary tract infections as well as increase risk of certain renal cancers . Fusion abnormalities of the kidney can be categorized into two groups: horseshoe kidney and crossed fused ectopia.

What are the symptoms of a horseshoe kidney?

Horseshoe kidney occurs during fetal development, as the kidneys move into their position, they fuse together at the lower end or base and form a “U” shape, which gives it the name “horseshoe.” Some symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections. Common symptoms reported by people with horseshoe kidney

What are the complications of a horseshoe kidney?

Hydronephrosis. This is swelling of the kidneys caused by a buildup of urine.