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What causes pediatric kidney stones?

My cousin is 12 years old and he actually had kidney stones. I always thought that only adults get this. What causes them to develop in children?
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Are kidney stones serious?

I'm 37 years old and female. My doctor thinks I have kidney stones after I was complaining of pain on my left side and has scheduled an imaging test. Are kidney stones serious?...
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Does chronic kidney disease lead to kidney failure?

I'm 35 years old and my doctors diagnosed me with chronic kidney disease. I'm not sure about how it was caused. Does chronic kidney disease lead to kidney failure?
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Is a late diagnosis normal in kids with chronic kidney failure?

My son's friend was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure, but he never experienced symptoms until most of his kidney function was lost. Is this normal? He's 9 years old.
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How does diabetes affect the kidneys?

I'm 45 and male, and I have been dealing with type 2 diabetes for about 4 years now. But, in my recent check up my doctor suggested that I need to be taking better care of my...
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Are kidney stones a medical emergency?

I believe I have kidney stones because there is pain on the right side of my body where my kidneys should be. It's not incapacitating me though. Are kidney stones a medical emergency?...
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What can I do with the kidney stones?

I'm 40, male, and in my recent ultrasound it showed that I have kidney stones but my doctor told me that I should be able to pass them. But, are there any medical interventions...
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What can be the cause of my dark colored urine?

I'm 24, and I noticed that my urine is very dark and it has been happening for about two weeks. Is this serious? What could be causing this?
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Why does my son have kidney pain?

My son has pain in the area where his kidneys would be, on the left side of his body, and he also has a slight fever. . . like 99 F. What could this be?
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Can donating a kidney shorten your life?

My brother needs a kidney transplant, and I want to test whether or not mine is a match. But, if I'm a match and donate one of my kidneys, will it shorten my life?
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Is taking creatine supplements safe?

I'm 22 years old and male. I want to take something to enhance my workouts and my friend suggested taking creatine supplements. Is this safe to take?
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What are the treatment options for kidney stones?

I'm 38, and my ultrasound found that I have kidney stones and my doctor says that they should pass. Is there anything that I can take to help them pass though? Or at least ease...
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Symptoms of a kidney infection in a newborn?

Do newborns have different symptoms when it comes to a kidney infection?
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What is the best thing to drink for your kidneys?

My mother has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, and her diagnosis made me want to learn how to take better care of my kidney. What's the best thing to drink for your...
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Can kidney infections go away on their own?

I believe that I have a kidney infection, that could be mild because I'm not experiencing a lot of symptoms. Should I treat it or will it go away on its own? I don't want to...
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How is kidney failure handled in a child?

My friend's son has congenital nephrotic syndrome and his kidney is on the verge of failing. Would he need to be on dialysis if his kidney fails? How is kidney failure treated...
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Do I need to go to the doctor when there is blood in my urine?

I saw that I have blood in my urine, but I don't have any other symptoms. No abdominal pain, or pain in urination, or itchiness. Do you think I should go to the doctor for this?...
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How can I flush out kidney stones?

I was diagnosed with kidney stones and my doctor says that they're small enough to pass them. But it's a lot harder than he made it seem. Are there ways to flush out kidney stones...
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What happens to a person after renal failure?

My dad is 55 years old, and he's on the verge of renal failure. What measures will need to be taken after his kidneys fail? How can we prepare?
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How will a kidney with a cyst and slight enlargement affect my health?

I had a CT scan recently that showed that my kidney had a cyst and was slightly enlarged. How will this affect my health?
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