Why is one of my kidneys a shortie?
Congenital renal anomalies are not uncommon. Sometimes the culprit is as simple as a stenotic (small) renal artery on that side, which restricted the flow of blood to that kidney while it was developing. (The renal artery branches off the aorta, supplying the kidney with blood.) Renal artery stenosis is also a common cause of hypertension, as the blood-starved kidney dumps hormones into the bloodstream, calling the heart to pump blood harder and faster. The ‘fix’ often involves an operation to remove the defective/damaged kidney. Yes I know you are not my doctor Good. Don’t be afraid to discuss these issues with your own doc.
