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What is the connection between low hemoglobin and CKD?

My father has very low hemoglobin levels which has now gone down to 7. He also is a CKD patient. Is there a connection between CKD and low hemoglobin?
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Left side abdominal pain

I have left side abdominal pain for the past few days. . . and the pain seem to worsen at times. It first started at the back then radiated to the abdomen. What can it be?
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Severe pain on my left lower abdomen

I have been having a burning sensation after urinating for 2 weeks now. I started having some severe pains on my left lower abdomen 2 days ago. If I bend too much, maybe...
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After three years of my kidney transplant, my legs are beginning to swell up again. What should I do?

Its been three years since I had my kidney transplant. Up until now, I had no issue. But now my legs are beginning to swell up again. What should I do?
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Can hemorrhoids impact my kidney functioning too?

I have had hemorrhoids for the past 6 months and I am undergoing treatment for it right now. Will this condition impact my kidneys too?
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What are the medications recommended to treat renal hypertension?

My dad is suffering from renal hypertension. He is 70 years old and also has diabetes. What medications are recommended in his condition?
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My mother has a creatinine of 5.7 and is due for a bypass. Is there any risk?

My mom is 70 years old with a CKD problem and a creatinine level of 5. 7. She has been diagnosed with some heart blockages and needs to have a bypass. Is there any risk involved?...
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I am suddenly having a lot of swelling in my feet. Could it be a kidney issue?

All of a sudden I am noticing even after a little walking my feet tend to swell up. It also hurts quite a lot. Could it be a kidney-related disorder? They run in my family....
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How often should I get my creatinine levels checked on?

I have been diabetic for the last 3 years. Apart from my blood sugar testing, how often do you think I should get my creatinine levels checked?
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Can natural medicines help in treating kidney disorders?

My father has been suffering from chronic kidney disease and we would like to know if he should use any alternative methods to supplement treatment. I want him to be as comfortable...
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Can kidney disease cause extreme bloating?

My mother is having a lot of bloating to the point where it's visually obvious. Is it due to her kidney disease?
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Can calcium supplements cause kidney stones?

Ever since I started taking calcium supplements, I have had two recurrences of kidney stones. What is the connection?
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My first USG showed a calculi of 2 cms and the next showed nothing. Is it possible?

I underwent a USG that indicated a calculi of 2 cms. And after a week another USG showed no calculi. Is it possible for such a big calculi to go away on its own?
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Is fatigue and extreme tiredness sign of kidney failure?

My father is diabetic and for 10 years has been a chronic kidney disease patient. He has refused to do dialysis. He is now feeling extremely tired and fatigued. Could it be...
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When is the right time for dialysis?

My mother is a kidney disease patient and the doctor has said she will need dialysis sooner or later. When do they decide it is the right time for dialysis? How do they know?...
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Is loss of appetite a sign of a kidney disorder?

My mom is unable to eat well. Even a little makes her full and feel bloated. Is this a sign of a kidney disorder?
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Will insulin injections affect my kidneys?

My doctor has advised me to start taking insulin injections 3 times a day to control my blood sugar levels. Is this likely to damage my kidneys in any way?
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My father has been urinating less since his stroke. What is the connection between the two?

My father had a stroke last year post, and since then he has been urinating less often. My father refuses to ask why this happens with his physician, but when I asked, he suggested...
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Can low sodium affect my kidneys?

I was hospitalized last week due to low sodium and dehydration. I was given drips and am now better. Can my kidneys be affected by this in the long run?
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Could my kidney disease be causing my blood pressure fluctuations?

I am suffering from kidney disease due to diabetes. Lately my BP is also fluctuating a lot. Could it be because of my kidney condition?
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