Congenital bilateral renal atrophy is very serious; congenital unilateral renal atrophy is usually not particularly serious if renal function is normal.
Congenital bilateral renal atrophy patients with severe decline in renal function, metabolic wastes, toxins and water can not be discharged from the body, acid-base balance imbalance, electrolyte disorders, edema, heart failure, etc., is more serious, and can even endanger the patient’s life.
Congenital unilateral renal atrophy, the other side of the kidney can be compensated, normal renal function, generally able to meet the body’s metabolic needs, is generally not particularly serious, such patients should pay attention to minimize the application of drugs that have damage to the kidneys.
Patients with congenital renal atrophy should go to the hospital in time and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of professional physicians.