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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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What is medullary nephrocalcinosis?

I'm a 65-year-old male. Last month, I had a CT scan done to look for a kidney stone, but then the doctor found medullary nephrocalcinosis instead. What exactly is this? I know...
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If I take a creatine supplement, will my normal levels drop when I stop?

I was taking a creatine supplement to enhance my workouts but then I stopped taking it. Recently I took a drug screening test, and my creatine level came back lower than normal,...
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What should I do about my kidney stone?

I'm 40, and male. After experiencing some pain in my left side (it was throughout the day), I actually passed a kidney stone. I didn't go to the doctor yet for it. Should I...
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How does a renal ultrasound work?

I'm having strange urine issues and the doctor wants me to take a renal ultrasound test. What will this involve? How does a renal ultrasound work?
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Is a kidney transplant better than dialysis?

My friend is on dialysis for chronic kidney disease, and he's now considering a kidney transplant instead. Is a kidney transplant better than being on dialysis? He's also 47...
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How can children live with just one kidney?

My son's friend is only 8 years old and he lives with just one kidney. I learned that he had to have it removed because of complications that he had when he was just born. My...
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What diets can help congenital kidney disease?

I'm 32, and I'm trying to understand what I can and cannot eat with congenital kidney disease. Do you know any diets that can help me manage my condition better?
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What's the average lifespan of a kidney transplant?

My friend is only 38 year old, and he needs to have a kidney transplant because of complications from lupus. What's the average lifespan of a kidney transplant?
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What causes kidney stones?

My friend is 45 years old, and he just had to get several kidney stones removed. What causes kidney stones? What is the best way to prevent this from happening again?
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Could the pain in my back be a kidney infection?

I'm 42 years old, and my back started to hurt really bad last week. Since then, I've had an aching feeling in my lower back and recently a high fever. Could the pain in my back...
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Can kidney stones cause a urinary tract infection?

I found out that I have two kidney stones, but I was told that they were small enough to pass and that I wouldn't need them surgically removed. But now it hurts when I pee. I...
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What causes chronic kidney disease?

I'm 45 years old, and I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease recently. My doctors, however, weren't clear on how I got it. I don't have diabetes or high blood pressure....
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Can kidney stones affect bowel movements?

I have a lot of blood in my urine along with irregular bowel movements. Can these symptoms be related to kidney stones?
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How to treat my son's UTI's?

My son is 10 year old, and he's getting UTI's very often. What can be the cause of this? Should we visit a doctor?
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Can kidney stones affect bowel movements?

I have a lot of blood in my urine along with irregular bowel movements. Can these all be related to kidney stones?
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How is a kidney stone dissolved?

My urologist told me that I have kidney stones but not to worry because they are so small. He thinks that they would dissolve. How does this usually happen?
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How long can a person survive on dialysis?

I'm 38 years old and have been on dialysis for about 8 months. It's unbearable for me. It's managing my kidney condition well, but I don't think I can be on this for much longer....
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