Hi. I was born with a kidney malformation which is not uncommon in today's world and a very easy fix with no consequences afterwards, however, it took a long time for it to be detected in my case and has cause some damage due to kidney infections. The problem has been fixed but I have 1 kidney that works at 25% and the other at 75%. I am not followed by a doctor, I have no medication to take and absolutely no restrictions at all and never had a problem again with my kidneys since I was very little. I heard that having just 1 kidney can prevent you from being accepted in the cf because if that 1 kidney quits then you are in trouble and if on deployment or out in the field it could lead to very serious problems quick due to lack of medical support. I was wondering if it would also apply to my case? I have seen a specialist a few years ago and he cleared me 100% to join the cf but would that be enough for the MO?
MEDICAL- Kidney malformation and enrollment ??
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albinosky said:
No comment on your case, but you may find these discussions of interest.
Anyone lose a Kidney and still fit to serve?
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/109650.0
Loss of a kidney
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/40478.0/nowap.html
Kidney( i have one) and the CF
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/92750.0
Than you, I have been looking around but couldn't find much on a similar situation. I know that only the MO can answer definitively but from what I gather from it is that if you don't need medical attention and it doesn't stop you from deploying then the chances are pretty good.
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albinosky said:
This is an internet forum.
We can't give advice about medical problems. None that you should take from anonymous people anyway.
Go talk to a Recruiter. It's the best place to start.
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