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Can kidney disease cause low hemoglobin?

My mother is 70 years old and has been suffering from severe diabetes for almost 32 years. Her sugar levels are highly fluctuating and have gone to high levels like 300 post lunch....
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What is the cause of blood in the urine?

I am 56 years old and just today morning I saw my urine appeared to be reddish with a blood like tinge. Could this be a sign of something serious? Could it be due to a kidney...
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What are the chances of the body rejecting a kidney transplant?

My friend is 24 years old and suffered from a kidney failure. He received his father’s kidney and was coping well with it until recently when he started getting high temperature....
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For a kidney stone, is stent the only recommended option?

My father is 67 years old and had been complaining of severe pain in the stomach. Upon examination a 3cms measuring calculi was detected in his right kidney. The doctors are...
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What is the cause of frequent urination?

My mother is 67 years old and is frequently urinating beyond the normal levels. What could be the reason for this?
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Can urine infection cause kidney failure?

I am a 62 year old woman and I recently underwent treatment for UTI. The doctor asked me to take precautions as I could be susceptible to a relapse of the infection. Can a urinary...
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Can a person with just 20% kidney function survive without a dialysis?

My mother in law is 75 years old. According to the doctors her kidney function is only about 20% and they have been suggesting that she should undergo a dialysis. However, due...
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Can a bypass surgery cause kidney problems?

My dad is 74 years old and he had a bypass six months back. He recovered quite well from the surgery, but suddenly started complaining of swelling in the legs along with tiredness...
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What are the best remedies to treat and prevent the recurrence of UTI?

I am a 24 year old woman and in the last two years, I have suffered from three rounds of urinary tract infections. What is the best way to treat these infections and how can I...
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Can kidney stone be the cause of my back pain?

I have been suffering from severe back pain that shoots towards my right side of the back. Someone suggested that I should undergo a CT scan to see if it is because of a kidney...
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Is there a way to reduce creatinine levels naturally?

My mother in law is 72 and has been suffering from fluctuating diabetes levels. Her creatinine level was managed at 1. 4 for 2 years however from the last one year it has been...
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Is there an alternative to dialysis in case of kidney patients?

My mother is 70 years old and has been diabetic for the last 32 years. Her creatine levels are rising up continuously and have reached 5. 5. The doctor has been suggesting dialysis...
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What are the natural foods that can boost kidney health?

I have a history of kidney problems in my family and I want to take precautions while age is on my side. Are there any natural foods that are specifically usefully in boosting...
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I have a stabbing pain in my lower abdomen. Is it a sign of UTI?

I am a 32 year old woman and all of a sudden I am having frequent urination along with intense burning. Every time I urinate, I have a stabbing pain in my lower abdomen. Are...
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Urinate, pause, urinate some more

I am a middle aged woman. Most mornings when I urinate a lot comes out. After a few minutes of doing other things I have to urgently go again. Is this normal?
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Is my urinary incontinence problem permanent?

I am a 36-year-old woman and I developed urinary incontinence during my second pregnancy. Even after my delivery, the problem continues. Is it a permanent problem or can it be...
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Can certain foods cause a smell in the urine?

I read an article on how certain foods like asparagus and garlic could transfer a certain smell to the urine. Is this true? How does food smell come to the urine in spite of...
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Is stem cell therapy useful for neurogenic bladder?

My mother has been detected with a neurogenic bladder and the doctor has recommended the stem cell therapy as the ideal solution to treat her problem. I want to know if this therapy...
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Is Cranberry juice really effective in treating a UTI?

I am a 28-year-old woman, and I have recently developed a urinary tract infection. Apart from the medications to treat the infection and its symptoms. The doctor has recommended...
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Blood in the urine. What could be the reason for this?

I am a 21-year-old boy and this morning I noticed reddish urine which appeared to be like traces of blood in my urine. I have had no falls or injuries or any sort of viral infections....
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