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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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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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How should I take care of my kidney after transplant?

I'm going to get a kidney transplant soon, but I just want to know about the after care I need to do after my transplant. How should I take care of my kidney after my transplant?...
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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 kind of anesthesia is used for ureteroscopy?

My doctor wants me to have a uretoscopy for my kidney stones and I need to have it done soon. Will I be put to sleep for this?
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What are the best ways to prevent UTIs in children?

My 12-year-old daughter has gotten her first UTI and was given antibiotics to treat it. What are the best ways to prevent UTIs in children?
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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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Can anesthesia cause kidney damage?

I heard from somewhere that anesthesia can cause kidney damage if too much is used, or something similar to that. Is this true?
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Is the recovery from neobladder reconstruction long?

My son is going to have neobladder reconstruction done after the doctor saw that he had several abnormalities in his bladder. Is the recover from this surgery long and painful?...
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What are the signs of kidney infections in kids?

I think my daughter might have a kidney infection, but she's five years old. There isn't blood in her urine, but she has pain on her left side and a fever. Are these signs of...
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Do dialysis treatments affect daily activities?

I'm 40 years old and I have been living with lupus since I was 18. I'm now on dialysis 3 days a week and taking several courses of medications. Will dialysis treatments affect...
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What should we expect after end stage renal failure?

My friend's in end stage renal failure and now is in dialysis 3 times a week. However, last week, he had to go in five days because of fluid buildup. Is there anything that we...
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How are kidney stones removed surgically?

My 15-year-old son has kidney stones and is going to have surgery to have them removed because they're too large to pass. What will this procedure be like? Is it a routine procedure?...
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Does homeopathic therapy exist for interstitial cystitis?

I want to treat my interstitial cystitis naturally rather than with medications. Can I treat this with homeopathic treatments?
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