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What causes tiny spots on the kidney with hematuria?	16	1	Tue, 8 Dec 2015
I just had an ultra sound done because I had a trace of blood in my urine and when the test was done they found a spot on my left kidney. My creatine levels are on the upper end of normal. I have an appointment for a MRI to do look further. Are all spots cancer or are there any other things that...

How to remove kidney stone naturally?	10	1	Tue, 8 Dec 2015
In pain Hi I went to the er for pain two days ago, they had told me theres is nothing wrong but my chest still hurts it feels that I have a ball sitting n my chest n my kidneys r killing me I was told I havs two stones n he tells me that I will b cool by jus taking hot baths. I try that n its not...

Is transplantation advisable for nephropathy?	15	1	Tue, 8 Dec 2015
my brother has been diagnosed with IgA nephropathy and he is 19 years old, his BP is 140/80 and is currently prescribed by Amlogard 5mg, arkamin and omnacortil 40mg with fish oil. Is transplantation advisable for him as his creatinine is 5.9 and blood urea is 182.

Can dialysis be stopped for a week in kidney patient?	21	1	Mon, 7 Dec 2015
I am diabetic and also have kidney disease and an dialysis for a month now. I still urinate and am felling so much better. can i stop dialysis for a while like a week . what would happen if i did. Would like more info on what happens to your body with this disease.

Suggest treatment for calcified gallstone of 5.5 mm	36	1	Mon, 7 Dec 2015
Hi i was diagnosed with one calcified gallstone of 5.5 mm with multiple polyps 15 days back. I was having pain for quite a few months. I have also frothy white sputum from my mouth. Also i do have urinary frequency and some times enuresis (no passage of urine). My stomach also is bulged most of...

How to get rid of kidney stones?	15	1	Mon, 7 Dec 2015
Thanks a lot Few weeks back i got a mild pain on my left lower abdoment on consulting the doctor, i was told that there may be a possibility of a small stone which could be treated with consumption of water to 3 lts per day (min) i did follow it and now i do not have a pain but out of curosity i...

Is transplant the only solution for medullary cystic kidney disease?	29	1	Mon, 7 Dec 2015
I have recently seen a Kidney Specialist and she says that I probably have something called Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease Type 1 Stage 2, but we can t be sure without doing a biopsy, and I am extremely worried because she also said that the only treatment available would be a transplant within...

What are the complications of horseshoe shaped kidney?	14	1	Mon, 7 Dec 2015
My 3 yr old daughter has been diagnosed with Horse shoe shaped kidney with no other severe health complaints. Please let me know how severe is this anamoly and what care sholu we care to avoid further complicatios? shraddham u. mahajan Pune 0000

Suggest treatment for cyst in kidney	70	1	Mon, 7 Dec 2015
hi my mother is suffering from CKD. She has been found tested for KFT and kidney clearence test was to be 12.7%, S,creatinine is 4.6, Blood urea is 89.6. She has been diagonised with two cysts in one kidney and has got partial loss of CMD in another kidney. she is now taking medicines.please tell...

What is the treatment for the hydrophorosis of the kidney?	39	1	Mon, 7 Dec 2015
i am 21 years old boy my right kidney have hydrophrosis. i meet doctor more than 1 years ,before 5 months i had an stent in my right kidney for three months.but i didn t become good yet if there is any way please direct me what should and how can i solve my right kidney problems... if u want i...

Suggest treatment other than surgery for hydronephrosis	14	1	Mon, 7 Dec 2015
Hi, My mother inlaw undergone a medical check up last month. A laboratory test was done and examined. It was perfect and passed all. Except the KUB ultasound result. It was found out that she has a BILATERAL RENAL PARENCHYMAL DISEASE. MODERATE HYDRONEPHROSIS, LEFT, SECONDASRY TO STONE IN THE MID...

Suggest remedy for high protein level of 135 in urine	8	1	Mon, 7 Dec 2015
Hi sir,my brother face and legs get swelling so v did blood test and urine test in that doctors said kidney s normal But in urine exerts protein so the doctor said normally protein level s 35 BT for my brother it s 135 so please give me proper advice to diagnosis now am n chennai

For what is conitflo taken and what does it do to kidney stones?	37	1	Mon, 7 Dec 2015
My sister is on conitflo and she has kidney stones. she doesnt understand why she is on the contiflo for? She is constantly being sick and going to the toilet. She is constantly in pain aswell. what does the contiflo do to the kidney stones? we dont know how many kidney stones she has or what...

How long will a person normally live with stage 3/5 ckd?	14	1	Mon, 7 Dec 2015
STAGE 3 CKD ,HOW LONG WILL A PERSON NORMALLY LIVE ? AND HOW LONG CAN YOU LIVE AT STAGE 5 WITHOUT DIALISES OR TRANSPLANT ? IS STAGE 3 REVERSEABLE WITH MEDS OR HERBS OR ? is there any studies out there,i can get into for help or to help others .I live in Minnesota

Suggest cure for kidney infection	32	1	Thu, 3 Dec 2015
I have had a scan and both my kidneys are inflamed. I feel really ill- dizzy, sick, tired and generally very unwell. I ve had a kidney infection for 9 weeks that hasn t responded to any antibiotics. I am waiting for a referral to a specialist but I am worried what to do in the meantime.

What causes rise in kidney function after coming off from Metformin?	15	1	Tue, 1 Dec 2015
taking this med about 8 months now I am diabetic I was told about a month ago to stop taking 1 metformin and to increase my water intake went back for lab work 9/5/14 got a call today kidney function elevated if i m not a complete idiot doesn t by doing the above increase the amount a fluid...

What causes blood in urine?	19	1	Tue, 1 Dec 2015
I have a collegue who has used one of those slendertone electric shock toners, she is very small and was using a belt too big, she is known for overdoing things like when she put teeth whitner on for 3 hours instead of 15 mins and complained her teeth hurt. She was admitted to hospital with...

What is the treatment for kidney and bladder infection?	15	1	Tue, 1 Dec 2015
Good Evening. I had a kidney stone about 3 months ago. A catheter was used to get a clean sample to rule out an infection in case a stint was needed. Ever since then, my bladder has not been the same. I have trouble emptying my bladder completely. I m experiencing urgency, particularly at night....

Suggest remedies for a chronic pain in lower back after a kidney operation	12	1	Tue, 1 Dec 2015
My husband is 54 years old and had surgery in January of this year for a kidney stone in his right kidney. Since having the surgery he has had chronic pain in the middle to side (internally) in the back area of the right side of his body. He has seen his urologist who did x-rays and found...

What causes difficulty urinating when suffering from kidney stones?	14	1	Tue, 1 Dec 2015
Hi Monday I went to the ER bc of a kidney stone. they did a scan at 1st they said I had a 6mm stone that was infected and admitted me to have it removed. Later they said the scan was read incorrectly and that I passed my stone. I have stones all the time the only time I go to the ER is when the...

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