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What is the remedy for kidney problems?	23	1	Mon, 10 Mar 2014
I,m having serious kidney problems,creatinine 1.6 and microalbuminaria high according todr. what can I eat to al least low levels,before I have kidney failure,also diabetic with a1c of 5.7 and high blood pressure for many years probably under wrong medications. Thank you.

Suffering from kidney infection	74	1	Mon, 10 Mar 2014
Hi Doctor I have a kidney infection last month. I went to emergency for it and I get clipro antibiotic. but now I feel the same system as I had last month. Please let me know if my kidney got infection again and can I get heal forever ? Thank you so much. Stephen

How to treat frequent urge for urination with burning sensation?	20	1	Mon, 10 Mar 2014
I have had the strong urge to urinate and when I go to the bathroom only a trickle comes out and it burns this seems to be a pattern since last night and I ve found myself running to the toilet every 10 min or so, I drank a whole bottle of water and that let me urinate a little more but still I...

What should done after diagnosing with cyst on kidney?	57	1	Sat, 8 Mar 2014
I have been told after a scan that I have an 8cm cyst in my left kidney and a small one in my right one, The doctor said they are benign and nothing needs to be done, but I get a lot of pain in bottom of my stomach and the kidney area of my back. Could you please advise.

Burning urination and itchiness inside the penis tip running down inside the bladder?	62	1	Sat, 8 Mar 2014
When I pee it purns, when I push on my penis like just below my tip it itches in the inside all the way down inside my bladder where my penis continues... Like I can grind my fingers together and it feel good to grind it together to itch it s been doing this for about 2 weeks

Suggest medication for malignant tumor on the kidney	22	1	Fri, 7 Mar 2014
I had a malignant tumor on my kidney. I had 1/4 of my kidney removed 3 years ago. Everything has been great. Last month I went on a horseback ride and galloped a lot. My back where my kidney is hurt really bad. It s bee almost 4 weeks and my kidney still hurts. Do you think there s something wrong?

Are calcium deposits and stones the same?	188	1	Fri, 7 Mar 2014
Hi. I recently had a ct scan to check for kidney stones. It showed calcium deposits in both kidneys and I wanted to know if that is the same as stones, or does it mean I could get kidney stones? My urine tests show moderate blood, but no signs of infection.

Can Valaciclovir RBX (4 tabs daily for shingles) taken along with ramipril and pravachol cause harm to the kidneys?	41	1	Fri, 7 Mar 2014
Hi Doc, I have been prescribed Valaciclovir RBX (4 tablets a day) for shingle and I had a bone marrow transplant 5 years ago due to Leukemia. I currently take aspirin (astrix), ramipril, vitamin D, and pravachol daily. I,m concërned that this could cause my kidneys some harm. Do you think I...

Can mucinex be given safely for cough to an old person on dialysis?	409	1	Fri, 7 Mar 2014
My mother is 90 years old and was taken off dialysis two weeks ago. She has been on dialysis for 5 months. However, she now has pneumonia in one lung. A family Dr. asked us to give her Mucinex for her cough. I cannot reach her kidney Dr. and wondered if Mucinex was safe to take.

Experiencing pain and swelling on the upper abdomen and kidney	13	1	Fri, 7 Mar 2014
two evenings ago I started feeling horrible, twisting (like when u ring out a mop) pain in my upper abdomen and huge swelling in both upper & lower abdomen. also horrible kidney pains on both sides of my back like someone is sitting there punching them non stop. And on top of it all I cant quit...

Could pain in back around left side of body and pressure be due to kidney infection or stones?	16	1	Fri, 7 Mar 2014
I have pain in my back on the left side of my body across little below my rib cage going around to the front. I got hot up my back up into my neck and on the front too, then I chilled. My urine is ok but I am starting to feel pressure down below. After I pee the pain gets a little better. Could...

What could be the reason for having UTI? Which doctor should i consult for this problem?	7	1	Thu, 6 Mar 2014
My 62 year old mom was told she hsd a Uti that caused a kidney infection they put her on antibiotics and she went to the obgyn and they said they want to wait till monday to do blood work again to see if the infection is still there. My question is what causes this andd should she see someone...

What causes kidney pain after placing stent?	76	1	Thu, 6 Mar 2014
I am a 40 year old female who had laparoscopic pyeloplasty and now have a stent in place. Surgery was 1 month ago and I m healing well but started experiencing more kidney pain. Is this normal due to stent placement or could there be another blockage? Thank you!

Will the health of a female suffering congestive heart and damaged kidney due to HBP continue?	9	1	Thu, 6 Mar 2014
I m concerned about my wife s health, she has congestive heart failure, which seems to be getting worse. Her last visit to the doctor shows her heart is getting weaker and kidneys are getting damaged due to her high blood pressure. Will her health steady decline from here?

Should i be worried of high creatine level while scheduled for hip replacement surgery next week?	16	1	Thu, 6 Mar 2014
I am having a hip replacement next week and just got my kidney blood work w/a # 29 (not sure if that s creatine ) but it seems high, should I be concerned? I am a 71 yr old female w/no known health issues but glaucoma and excellent od pressure and not over wt..

What should be done after being diagnosed with membranous nephropathy?	21	1	Thu, 6 Mar 2014
My granddaughter recently was diagnosed with membranous nephropathy. I have her in my care a lot and need help in meal planning. Mother has not given me any guidelines for sodium, or potassium levels to follow. I need some suggestions. She is also on a blood thinner, but I do not know what one.

What does presence of squamous epithelial cells in urine mean?	491	1	Thu, 6 Mar 2014
What does squamous epithelial cells poct-few showing in urine? I also show rbc poct 5-10/hbf? WBC poct-occasional ,trace of protein urine qualitative poct, moderate blood qualitative poct? I was diagnosed with lupus sle in January. Does this look like kidney involvement? Also my feet and legs...

Mild pain in the left side/back region of the kidney and upper groin area 3 yrs after partial nephrectomy for a small cancer?	18	1	Thu, 6 Mar 2014
Hello I have recently developed a discomfort/low pain in my left side/back region in the area of the kidneys. This discomfort moves around a little and is sometimes felt in the upper groin area as well. I have felt a little out of sorts, although not that much, and I seem to be a little more...

Any advice for a 55 yr old having difficulty passing urine which is more like a watery stool with no pain in kidneys?	19	1	Thu, 6 Mar 2014
MY HUSBAND (55YR) HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE PASSING URINE FOR A FEW DAYS - FULL BLADDER, SMALL AMT OF URINE AND IN AGONY WHEN TRYING TO GO. LATER TONIGHT HE NOTICED HIS URINE WAS A REALLY DARK COLOUR WITH WHAT LOOKED LIKE PARTICALS OF DUST OR MINUTE BITS OF SOMETHING (MORE LIKE A WATERY POO) AND...

Noticed dense lesion on the left kidney and cyst on right kidney with lupus	65	1	Thu, 6 Mar 2014
I have a 1.2 cm hypo dense lesion in the posterior cortex of the left kidney. Also a 1.5cm hyperdense mass located at the lower pole of left kidney. A large para pelvic cyst in the right kidney with a 7mm kidney in the origin to the cyst. I have had blood and protein in my urine. Went to ER this...

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