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How quickly does a UTI turn into a kidney infection?

My son had symptoms of a UTI 4 days before it turned into a kidney infection (he kept his symptoms hidden from me). Do UTIs normally turn into kidney infections so quickly?
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What should my son be eating for his kidney health?

My son had a kidney infection quite recently, and the infection came really sudden. It was definitely from a UTI but he didn't experience any symptoms until it spread to his kidney....
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How can children live with just one kidney?

My son's friend is only 8 years old and he lives with just one kidney. I learned that he had to have it removed because of complications that he had when he was just born. My...
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Does cranberry juice help a UTI in kids?

My son has a UTI, and to help him cope with the abdominal pain I'm giving him cranberry juice because it helps me (sugar-free cranberry juice). Does cranberry juice help kids...
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Can kids get kidney stones from drinking a lot of milk?

My son drinks a lot of milk, but my friend told me that I should slow him down a bit. I asked why, because I always thought milk was great for bone health. But she told me that...
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Is ibuprofen enough for pediatric kidney stones?

My son is only 12 years old and has a kidney stone. However, it's not very big so the doctors said that he doesn't need surgery and can take ibuprofen to help him pass it. Is...
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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 do I treat frequent UTIs?

My 14 year old son gets UTIs very frequently--and every time he gets them, I take him to the doctor for antibiotics. But they keep happening. . . and he's had five from November...
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How difficult is it to get a kidney transplant for kids?

My son may need a kidney transplant because his kidneys are on the verge of failure. He does get dialysis regularly, but we can't watch him go through it any long. We are considering...
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Why do some teens get kidney stones?

My younger cousin needed to have surgery because he had, not one, but two, large kidney stones that he wasn't able to pass. It seems kidney stones are rare to happen to a 15 year...
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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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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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Should I visit a cardiologist if I have kidney issues?

Is it necessary for a patient with chronic kidney disease to get a check-up from a cardiologist? Are they both related?
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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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10 year old son needs liver biopsy. How long until tests come back and can anesthesia hurt him?

My son's doctors say his liver is enlarged and they scheduled him for a liver biopsy. How long does it usually take for the tests to come back? Also, he's so young (10 yrs old)...
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My son has juvenile diabetes. Can this lead to kidney problems?

My son is 9 years old and has been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes, and is still learning how to manage it. We're doing everything we can to help him, but will this condition...
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What are the prerequisites for a successful kidney transplant?

Are there any prerequisites for a successful kidney transplant in a child? If yes, could you please explain what they are?
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Will my daughter have to wait for her transplant?

My daughter is in critical care as she waits for her kidney transplant. Because she has an infection, does this mean that she would have to wait for her transplant?
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