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Can antibiotics cause a rise in creatinine levels?

My mother has been on antibiotics for a skin infection for 10 days now. Her creatinine levels have all of a sudden increased. Could it be because of the antibiotics?
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Can kidney disease cause depression?

My mother is becoming very depressed and she also suffers from chronic kidney disease. Is it possible for these conditions to be connected? As she is suffering from depression,...
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My mother's kidney seems to be shrinking. What does that mean?

In a recent ultrasound, the doctor actually suggested that my mother's kidney is becoming smaller in size. What does this mean? I haven't heard of it until she brought it up...
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Can a person live a full life with only one kidney?

One of my mother's kidneys is failing, and she does not want to do dialysis. Is it possible for her to live a long life with only one kidney?
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Can dialysis improve my mother's quality of life?

My mother is 70 years old with multiple health complications including diabetes and hypertension. Her doctor has been suggesting dialysis, but we are concerned if it will improve...
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How is protein loss compensated in a kidney disease patient?

How can protein loss be compensated in a person suffering from kidney disease?
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My mother has constant abdomen pain. Could it be due to her kidney disease?

My mother is constantly complaining of abdominal pain. Could it be connected to her kidney disease? What should we do?
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Can a UTI cause kidney failure?

I had a severe UTI and now my creatinine levels are very high. Could the infection have triggered the high creatinine?
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Are there chances that a keto diet could overwork my kidneys?

I have been following the keto diet for one month and suddenly I feel like I am passing a lot of urine. Can this diet cause undue strain on my kidneys?
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My urine electrolyte reports show a complete imbalance. What could be the reason?

I recently had a urine electrolyte test and it has indicated a severe imbalance. What could be the reason for the same?
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Is there a way to treat glomerulonephritis?

My mother has been diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Our family has a history of kidney problems. Is this treatable? Will it come back?
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What should I eat that's good for my kidneys?

Unfortunately kidney disease runs on both sides of my family. I'm 25 years old now but I want to do everything I can to protect myself from kidney disease. Which foods should...
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My father passes urine in blood. What could this mean?

My father is going through chemotherapy and is now passing traces of blood in his urine. What could this mean?
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My urine report showed some strep. Could it be serious?

I conducted a recent urine examination which indicated some strep bacteria. Does it mean an infection or is there anything I need to do?
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Can my reduced kidney function be the reason for my reduced sex drive?

My kidney function has been affected after a bad infection I suffered. Lately my sex drive has been reducing. Could it be because of my kidney condition?
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Can Toradol cause renal failure in a kidney disease patient?

My mother is a kidney disease patient and received injection Toradol for treating body pain. I am now worried if this could worsen her kidneys?
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Other than creatinine, what are the signs of deteriorating kidney functions?

What are the physical signs to look out for that indicate deteriorating kidney function? I have kidney disorders in my family, and I really just want to be on the lookout.
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My mother is not seeing improvements while taking lasix. Why?

My mother is a kidney disease patient and is not seeing any improvement in her urine after taking lasix. What could be the reason?
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Can alternative therapy help in treating early stage kidney disease?

My father has been diagnosed with early stage kidney disease. Can we try alternative therapy and natural remedies to reverse this condition for him?
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Can increasing creatinine be reversed?

My mother is a CKD patient and her creatinine has been increasing constantly. The doctors are monitoring it, but can it ever be brought down in some way?
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