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What causes chronic kidney disease?

I'm 45 years old, and I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease recently. My doctors, however, weren't clear on how I got it. I don't have diabetes or high blood pressure....
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Can kidney stones affect bowel movements?

I have a lot of blood in my urine along with irregular bowel movements. Can these symptoms be related to kidney stones?
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How to treat my son's UTI's?

My son is 10 year old, and he's getting UTI's very often. What can be the cause of this? Should we visit a doctor?
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How is a kidney stone dissolved?

My urologist told me that I have kidney stones but not to worry because they are so small. He thinks that they would dissolve. How does this usually happen?
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How long can a person survive on dialysis?

I'm 38 years old and have been on dialysis for about 8 months. It's unbearable for me. It's managing my kidney condition well, but I don't think I can be on this for much longer....
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After taking vitamin supplements urine changed color?

I have been taking vitamin supplements already for 2 weeks, and my urine became like a neon yellow color. Is it because of vitamins? Or is there another cause?
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Why is there sugar in my urine?

In my urinalysis, the doctor found sugar in my urine, which rose a red flag for her and she's sending me to get a blood test done. Why is sugar in urine a bad thing, and what...
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What should I use to cleanse my kidneys?

I would like to cleanse my kidneys in order to prevent any issues--I also just overcame a kidney infection, so I feel like a detox is needed. What foods or drinks do you recommend...
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Is diabetic kidney disease common in children?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes, and was diagnosed with it when she was pretty young, like 6 years old. After several years, I finally feel comfortable with her management in...
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Does insomnia affect my child's schooling?

I think my daughter has insomnia. She stays up all night and takes naps throughout the day when she's home. I haven't heard anything from her school about her falling asleep...
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Is incontinence normal after treatment for a kidney infection?

My daughter did not complain about the pain associated with a kidney infection until it was too late. We had to go to urgent care, and then to a hospital where she was immediately...
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My daughter keeps getting UTIs. Is this a sign of a kidney issue?

It seems like every few months that my daughter is getting a UTI, and she's only 13 years old. I'm worried that this could be a much deeper issue than just a UTI. Could reoccurring...
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When does a UTI turn into a kidney infection for children?

My daughter had a UTI and I tried to treat it myself with home remedies, like drinking a lot of water and cranberry juice. But now she's in a lot more pain than she was in before,...
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Can an internist also specialise in other medical areas, such as endocrinology or nephrology?

Are there any internists that have a specific specialization? I always thought their range of practice was pretty general.
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Is there a way to substitute dialysis with any medication?

My son has a problem with his left kidney. Is there a way to treat his condition with medications instead of dialysis?
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What medicine can I give my mother who is suffering from kidney pain?

My mother is suffering from CKD and has a lot of pain in her kidneys, especially when passing urine. What medications should she take to ease the pain?
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How can I prevent kidney stones from recurring?

I keep having kidney stones, and they are almost like reoccurring. They pass naturally but they still cause a lot of pain. What can I do to prevent this?
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Is an MRI used to diagnose kidney stones?

I have severe pain in my left side, and I think it's my kidneys. I can walk, but barely. My mom wants me to go to the hospital, but I'm a little scared. She thinks it's kidney...
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