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How do I treat frequent UTIs?

My 14 year old son gets UTIs very frequently--and every time he gets them, I take him to the doctor for antibiotics. But they keep happening. . . and he's had five from November...
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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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Do kidney stones cause blood in urine?

There's been blood in my urine for at least 3 days, and I'm experiencing a little abdominal pain as well. I'm not sure why this is happening. Do you think these are symptoms...
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What are the symptoms of a UTI?

How would I know if I had a UTI? Lately it has been painful when I pee. Can it be caused by STDs? How are UTIs treated?
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Why is there sugar in my urine?

In my urinalysis, the doctor found sugar in my urine, which rose a red flag for her and she's sending me to get a blood test done. Why is sugar in urine a bad thing, and what...
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How difficult is it to get a kidney transplant for kids?

My son may need a kidney transplant because his kidneys are on the verge of failure. He does get dialysis regularly, but we can't watch him go through it any long. We are considering...
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What should I do for my son's bedwetting?

My son wets the bed often, and I feel like he's a little too old to still experience them. He's 11 years old, and I want to help him. What can we do to help him stop?
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What should I use to cleanse my kidneys?

I would like to cleanse my kidneys in order to prevent any issues--I also just overcame a kidney infection, so I feel like a detox is needed. What foods or drinks do you recommend...
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Why do some teens get kidney stones?

My younger cousin needed to have surgery because he had, not one, but two, large kidney stones that he wasn't able to pass. It seems kidney stones are rare to happen to a 15 year...
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Should I go to the ER for a UTI?

I think I'm experiencing symptoms of a UTI. I've had one before, but this time I have severe abdominal pain, along with a fever. This seems a lot more serious than my last UTI,...
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Is incontinence normal after treatment for a kidney infection?

My daughter did not complain about the pain associated with a kidney infection until it was too late. We had to go to urgent care, and then to a hospital where she was immediately...
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My daughter keeps getting UTIs. Is this a sign of a kidney issue?

It seems like every few months that my daughter is getting a UTI, and she's only 13 years old. I'm worried that this could be a much deeper issue than just a UTI. Could reoccurring...
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What tests are needed for kidney stones?

My husband is in so much pain, all over the place, but it's mainly on his left side where his kidneys would be, so I think it's kidney stones. If it is kidney stones, what tests...
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Kidney transplant recovery

My sister is on a kidney transplant list. What is the surgery like (when it happens) and how long is the recovery time after surgery? Also, once healed on recovered, can she...
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When does a UTI turn into a kidney infection for children?

My daughter had a UTI and I tried to treat it myself with home remedies, like drinking a lot of water and cranberry juice. But now she's in a lot more pain than she was in before,...
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Will a kidney transplant at the age of 48 work?

My husband is 48 years old and his left kidney is losing function. He also has diabetes. Will a kidney transplant at his age work?
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Does kidney transplant surgery necessitate a trauma surgeon?

My mother needs to have a kidney transplant. I am wondering if a trauma surgeon performs this procedure? Read this article to learn more.
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Is there a way to substitute dialysis with any medication?

My son has a problem with his left kidney. Is there a way to treat his condition with medications instead of dialysis?
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Is local anesthesia sometimes used for transplant surgery?

I need to have a kidney transplant, and I'm curious about the type of anesthesia that is going to be used. Is it going to be local anesthesia or will I be completely out?
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What medicine can I give my mother who is suffering from kidney pain?

My mother is suffering from CKD and has a lot of pain in her kidneys, especially when passing urine. What medications should she take to ease the pain?
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