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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 my son be eating for his kidney health?

My son had a kidney infection quite recently, and the infection came really sudden. It was definitely from a UTI but he didn't experience any symptoms until it spread to his kidney....
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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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Does cranberry juice help a UTI in kids?

My son has a UTI, and to help him cope with the abdominal pain I'm giving him cranberry juice because it helps me (sugar-free cranberry juice). Does cranberry juice help kids...
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Is cold weather associated with cystitis?

I got my first case of cystitis last winter, and now that it's cold, I have cystitis again. Is cold weather associated with cystitis?
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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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Is my grandfather too old for a kidney transplant?

My grandfather is on dialysis for kidney failure, and he's 84 years old. His doctor said that he'd probably be on dialysis for the rest of his life because of his age. Can't...
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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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Why does it hurt when I finish peeing?

Hi, for about 1 week, it hurts when I finish peeing. I haven't had any bleeding and my urine has been fairly clear. Does this pain mean that I have a kidney or bladder infection?...
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