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Horseshoe Kidney

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They say my condition is not genetic but an anomaly that occurs in utero. I disagree, it is commonly associated with Wilmes Tumor which my cousin had, as well as anal rectal malformations and double ureters, which two out of four grandchildren have been diagnosed with. I currently have had severe atherosclerosis of my abdominal aorta and have no idea who to ask about this since it can prove fatal if not monitored. I do not absorb or retain potassium any longer nor do I store Vitamin D. My stomach swells up to where I look 9 months pregnant for no apparent reason as do my ankles and I am not overweight. I get random stomach pains that mirror a fake appendicitis at times and have my whole life. Incidentally, my mother has retinitis pigmentosa and I have cat I blood lead levels

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Welcome to the forum . I’m sorry you are dealing with so many issues you may want to start with your family doctor who can refer you to a cardiologist or some other specialist for atherosclerosis of my abdominal aorta .I lift you up in prayers

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