Doctors say the best treatment is a kidney transplant. David had a kidney transplant, but before the transplant with both kidneys removed, he was inspiring others. He was the first person in the world with no kidneys or spleen to complete a triathlon. David's situation is extraordinary. He was able to exercise with no kidneys or spleen by undergoing dialysis several times a week.
Doctors urge adults to get yearly physicals that include a urinalysis to check for kidney disease.
Doctors can slow the progression of the disease with early detection. Warning signs include fatigue, decreased urine output, swelling of the legs and feet and decreased weight and appetite. Walt Disney Internet Group, ABC inc.