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Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by imolereed(m): 4:19pm On May 18, 2013 |
Huh?! Student rushed to hospital with urine infection discovers she has FOUR kidneys A woman who underwent surgery on one of her kidneys was stunned to be told by doctors she had actually had four of them. Jessica Curphey, 20, was rushed to hospital after she developed excruciating pain on her right side. Just weeks earlier, her GP had diagnosed a urine infection, prescribing her antibiotics. But scans at Surrey’s St Helier Hospital revealed what doctors first thought was a 17cm cyst on her right kidney. Then 11 days later, further tests showed Jessica actually had two kidneys on her right side, the second of which was the ‘cyst’ –and was so damaged it would have to be removed. But during the operation, surgeons discovered yet another kidney, meaning Jessica had four and the ‘extremely rare’ privilege of having double the amount. After having the damaged kidney removed in June last year, Jessica is now raising money for Kidney Research UK. She said she had a lot to thank her housemate Steph for, who first rushed her to hospital. She said: ‘At first I didn’t know how to feel because I had been told so many things. ‘Now it’s quite fun watching how people react when you tell them that you’ve got an extra kidney. I suppose it’s weird not knowing what’s going on inside your body until something happens. ‘The upside of the whole thing is that I don’t get as bad hangovers as my friends, which is perhaps down to my extra kidneys. Overall I have come out of this as a stronger person. ‘It was a difficult experience but I was looked after and I’ve come through it the other end and looking forward to the future.’ Scans revealed she actually had four kidneys, one of which was so damaged it had to be surgically removed Consultant urological surgeon Robyn Webber said: ‘Having three kidneys on a single side of the body is exceptionally rare. There are perhaps fewer than 100 cases described in textbooks and papers.’ Jessica’s mother, Alison 45, raced down to Surrey from Manchester when she heard her daughter had been rushed to hospital. Alison said doctors drained more than 2,000ml of infected fluid from the damaged third kidney which was unable to drain because it was damaged. She said: ‘Jess had never been ill before this. Because this kidney was so badly stretched and damaged by the infection, the consultant urologist informed Jess that the only solution was to have it removed. ‘He said he would try to save the lower kidney but prepared her in case both of them had to be removed. ‘As you can imagine there were lots of tears all round but we were just thankful that they had managed to stop her going into septic shock.’ Jessica (right) with her best friend and housemate Steph Moorghen, who she credits with saving her life After the operation on June 11 Jessica made a full recovery and is looking forward to finding out her degree results. Alison said: ‘Jess was placed on the enhanced recovery programme and in true ‘Jess fashion’ she charmed and delighted everyone with her recovery. ‘The nurses called her “smiler”. Three days after having a major organ removed, she was discharged.’ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2326044/Student-rushed-hospital-suffering-extreme-pain-discovers-FOUR-kidneys.html 1 Like |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by temhab(f): 5:33pm On May 18, 2013 |
Hmmm Aditu lolodumare 7 Likes |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by dominique(f): 5:38pm On May 18, 2013 |
to think some people need only one while this person has 3 still functioning. what a sad irony |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by specialguest(f): 5:58pm On May 18, 2013 |
dominique: to think some people need only one while this person has 3 still functioning. what a sad irony An irony indeed. |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by gluv01(f): 7:50pm On May 18, 2013 |
For her to feel satisfied and knowing she has helped someone live, she can donate one to someone who is in dire need of it. That would sure make a difference 3 Likes |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by mascot87(m): 7:52pm On May 18, 2013 |
Time for her to travel down to Malaysia 10 Likes |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Nobody: 7:52pm On May 18, 2013 |
I have 4 hearts, my gf broke one, the other one is going to Malaysia soon.. Keeping the rest 6 Likes |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Nobody: 7:54pm On May 18, 2013 |
And my gud friend died cos he lacked one.. Damn!!! 2 Likes |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Opoki(m): 7:55pm On May 18, 2013 |
Awesome God! 4 kidneys?! 7 Likes |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by free2ryhme: 7:55pm On May 18, 2013 |
4 kidneys ... Hope she is not planning on selling the others |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by dridowu: 7:57pm On May 18, 2013 |
GOD IS GREAT.......................SOME HAVE NON FUNCTIONING 2KIDNEY Y GOD BLESS HER WITH 4 |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Hardeywerlay(m): 7:58pm On May 18, 2013 |
mascot87: Time for her to travel down to Malaysialol 1 Like |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Steezz(m): 7:58pm On May 18, 2013 |
sheyie2007: I have 4 hearts, my gf broke one, the other one is going to Malaysia soon.. Keeping the restLamest joke ever on NL 9 Likes |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Nobody: 8:01pm On May 18, 2013 |
She needs to enter a beer drinking contest! |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by dulphines: 8:04pm On May 18, 2013 |
Certified organ donor! |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Nobody: 8:04pm On May 18, 2013 |
As a true igbo man, dis is kul biznese. U jst nid 1 right? why waste d oda two? Make sum money kid! |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by seaman007: 8:10pm On May 18, 2013 |
Ok ur aleady a rich kid, Sell two and keep the remain two . Dats all |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Francheezy(m): 8:12pm On May 18, 2013 |
omo see bizness . no tym for dulling 1 Like |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by PAGAN9JA(m): 8:16pm On May 18, 2013 |
GIVE ME 1 KIDNEY! I USE FOR JUJU! YOU WILL GET 10 KIDNEYS! 2 Likes |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by 190: 8:18pm On May 18, 2013 |
i have 6 its not a big deal |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Tolexander: 8:27pm On May 18, 2013 |
If i were the lady, money don show be that! Malaysia straight to sell the extra 2! |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Nobody: 8:29pm On May 18, 2013 |
$30,000 x 4 = ?? 4 Likes |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by lernah: 8:31pm On May 18, 2013 |
Wow!!! Uve just gotta admire d hand work of GOD 2 Likes |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by miccheck58: 8:32pm On May 18, 2013 |
The student don hammer na.... Go to malaysia and sell one for 20million... Oh wow, .... That's 40 million naira or more richer when 2 of the 4 are sold.... Then keep the other 2 for emergency cash.... Very funny how God blesses people.... Loooool |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by bugo1: 8:32pm On May 18, 2013 |
Men dat girl is not a human being o 1 Like |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Nobody: 8:37pm On May 18, 2013 |
seaman007: Ok ur aleady a rich kid, She has 3 left cos one got damaged. . Try reading the whole post and not just the topic next time @post: She's one lucky chick. 1 Like |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Arabanco87: 8:40pm On May 18, 2013 |
She could sell the spare ones on Ebay and make a fortune 2 Likes |
Re: Student Discovers She Has 4 Kidneys by Decryptor(m): 8:50pm On May 18, 2013 |
Make she bring the extra ones make boys carry am do pepper-soup. No time 1 Like |
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