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What is the cause of kidney shrinking? Can kidney shrink be cured. If so what are the treatment and medical for it?
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In some people both kidneys can be affected by congenital dysplasia, and there may be kidney failure. ... An infection in a kidney can cause it to shrink. Normally kidney infections do not cause permanent damage to a kidney, or leave a small scarred area in the kidney.Depending on the underlying cause, some types of kidney disease can be treated. Often, though, chronic kidney disease has no cure. ... If your kidneys become severely damaged, you may need treatment for end-stage kidney disease.
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