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Is the swelling in legs related to kidneys?	21	1	Mon, 30 Nov 2015
I am having problems with my legs swelling, I am taking Bumex and Aldactone trying to keep the fluid down in my legs I have been keeping my legs elevated 4 to 5 hours a day and for about 4 weeks now my legs has a been swollen bad, just saw a urology 3 weeks ago and she said everything looked ok...

Suggest treatment for kidney stone	23	1	Mon, 30 Nov 2015
Hi my mom has had a surgery on her right kidney 30 years ago. she has had stone in her kidney. now she has pain in kidney and a little bit of skin swallows under her eyes. she has done ultrasound today and according to the report there is a fullness in right kidney as well as extra-renal. what...

Why would i need a scan for the pain in right side?	9	1	Mon, 30 Nov 2015
I have kidney stones and had them blasted a few weeks ago. I have a stent in and keep getting UTIS. I had a blood test done and my LFTS were high and I have been sent for a scan. I have right flank pain why would I need a scan as scared stiff at min as I don t know why I am having one. It s not...

What does urea level of 145 and cratinine of 6.3 indicate?	44	1	Mon, 30 Nov 2015
I am 40 years old. My urea level is 145. My creatinine is 6.3. But Iam working actively and there is no swelling in face or legs and I am not feeling any tiredness. I used to check for my urea creatinine blood test and urine routine every month. My albumin is 2. Whether i will be having any...

What does pelvicalyceal system in the kidney suggest?	83	1	Mon, 30 Nov 2015
I am Babu, 35years old and my height is 5 7 .In my right kidney pelvicalyceal system is slightly dilated and in left kidney pelvicalyceal fullness is noted. Could you please explain me what does it mean and what is the treatment for that.col

Is it safe to delay treatment for enlarged and blocked kidney?	15	1	Mon, 30 Nov 2015
I am 36 old female. I passed a 5mm stone 3 years ago. Keep getting uti, they had a sonogram done. It showed the same kidney is enlarged and blocked. No stone present. My urologist appt. is 6 days away. Any ideas of problem and am I ok having the kidney blocked for that many days.

Does kidney stone cause fatigue?	11	1	Mon, 30 Nov 2015
my child (12 years old) has a kidney stone, is very fatigued and also today got a bloody nose out of the blue. He is active normally and plays sports and in the neighborhood. He has been real fatigued the last couple weeks along with finding the stone after a CT that was looking for stones.

What causes elevated creatinine/urea level in blood after having supacef injection?	18	1	Mon, 30 Nov 2015
My father was hospitalised with infection and high fever. He was administered Supacef injection 1.5 mg two times in a day for 7 days. His creatine and blood urea level was 3.2 and 126 on the last day of treatment. Is it becoz of that antibiotic injection that creatine and urea level increased? At...

What causes dark stools and blood after taking the medications for kidney infection?	10	1	Fri, 27 Nov 2015
ive got severe kidney pains all in my back taking pain killers to take of the egde been to the doctors and they gave me some tablets to get rid of any infection its been 3 days and im not feeling any better ive got darkish stools and blood in them any help would be apprieciated

How to stop strong and consistent kidney pain?	10	1	Fri, 27 Nov 2015
i have been having strong kidney pain in the right kidney. it comes and goes i went to my doc the other day and got xrys and ultrasound done however she did not see anything tonight the pain is very consistant i drank large amounts of water to try and flush the kidney out.should i do something else?

Need medication for kidney infection	32	1	Fri, 27 Nov 2015
I have been fighting a kidney infection which felt a lot better, but i just got off a plane yesterday and now the whole area feels bruised and sore even a few ribs, no flank pain though... could this be due to the infection or a side effect of flying, maybe sleeping in a bad position?

What causes swelling in body and abnormality in urine?	10	1	Fri, 27 Nov 2015
My Mother-in-law (78 Years old) is a diabetes patient since 25 years. She is taking insulin. But in april2015 from the pathological test I found all the tests are ok within limit but urine micral is 100 & ablomin is positive (+). Now in previos week, her body is totally swelling and urine is not...

Is Calcium 500 and 600 recommended in patients with kidney stones?	14	1	Fri, 27 Nov 2015
Good Morning,I went to the ER and was told I passed a kidney stone. The urologist prescribed Velicare to take one 10mg tab every morning. Had two CT Scan s to compare to see if the kidney was dilated. I am currently taking Calcuim 500 and 600 Vitamin D for osteoprisis an wondering if I should...

Suggest treatment for cortical cyst in kidney	18	1	Thu, 26 Nov 2015
i am wilfredo daclan, 70 years old mwieghing 55 kilos 5 feet and six inches tall. suffering a benign cortical cyst in myleft kidney as shown in the result of my ultrasound from lapulapu medical diagnostic center yesterday july 8 2001. i noticed this problem for the past seven months. i want dr....

Can lower abdominal pain due to kidney stones be treated?	16	1	Thu, 26 Nov 2015
I am 45 5 8 148 pounds. Seen a doctor with pain in my right lower side. then it moved to the left got exray had a kidneystone i didnt pass it i still hurt had a ct scan nothing. when a pee its real slow now and my back hurts been like this since june 17. I no there is something wrong even dough...

What causes Urobilinogen Quali "Trace" ?	23	1	Thu, 26 Nov 2015
Hi Doctor, my son is 5 years old, 21kgs. his urine test shows a result on Urobilinogen Quali Trace . What does it mean? He has a solitary kidney. he only has his right kindey. Is there anything that i should be worried about this result? Thanks.

What causes back pain with kidney swelling?	23	1	Thu, 26 Nov 2015
hi. i have been experiencing left side back pain that goes all around my stomach under my belly. i can t stand walk sleep nothing for 3 days. from the second day i went to ER they thought kiddney stones. i had blood work, urine sample, and CT and all normal. the next day i felt like my kidney or...

What are the side effects of having single kidney?	19	1	Thu, 26 Nov 2015
my creatininewas 1.6 3months back .ihave one kidney today my creatinine was 1.1 but uric acid is 7.7 iam also taking cholesterol lowering &anti hypertensive drugs my dr has prescribed zurig 40mg 1perday but i am scared about the side effects ihave only one kidney working aboyt 55% advise

What does the ultrasound report?	48	1	Thu, 26 Nov 2015
Clinical history - Epigastric and right sided abdominal pain. Reduced appetite. Raised ALT I recently had an US scan and the report says that the liver is slightly enlarged echogenic consistent with fatty infiltration. There is a 2.1 cm hypo echoic area of liver parenchyma adjacent to the...

What causes pain and burning sensation while urinating despite having kidney stones?	14	1	Thu, 26 Nov 2015
Hi doctor I m having kidney stones in both right and left . 8mm and 5mm .. Right now when I got up I have a severe burning sensation while urinating I m not able to urinate freely and every 2 mins I get feeling of passing urine but it not completely passing please help

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