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Is there a sign to look out for to detect kidney disease early?

My mother and father both died of a kidney failure. I am currently 50 years old and I am worried that I will also have a kidney disorder. What are the signs to look out for to...

My father is suffering from urine incontinence. Is there a way to manage this?

My father is 76 years old and is suffering from urinary incontinence. Could you please recommend a way in which I could manage it?

Do excessive greens cause kidney failure?

I read in an article recently that having excessive greens in your diet could increase potassium levels in the body and in turn cause a kidney failure. Is this possible?

What is the impact high blood pressure can have on my renal function?

I have had high blood pressure problem for the pas 15 years. I've been on medication and a strict diet to try and control it. What is the impact this problem can have on my kidney...

Bladder infection

When you have a kidney infection, does it mean the kidney stone has passed and did some damage while passing or its just and infection because it hasn't move to your kidney as...

3.5cm Complicated Cyst On Right Kidney

During a recent MRI for an unrelated pain in my right groin, a 3. 5cm cyst was discovered on my right kidney. It was called a “complicated” cyst. I have had a pain in that area...

What causes recurrent kidney stones? Is there a way to prevent them?

I am constantly having recurrent kidney stones problem since the last 3 years. Is it because of my food or something else? Is there a way to prevent these kidney stones? I drink...

What is the window period to know if the body has accepted the transplanted organ?

My nephew had a kidney transplant. Is there a window period of time where the body shows if it has rejected or accepted the organ?

What is a naturopathic treatment for removing gall bladder stones?

My husband has been detected with a gallbladder stone for which the doctor has advised surgery. Is there a naturopathy treatment that can remove the stone without the surgery?...

Can excessive urination be a sign of a kidney problem?

I have been passing excess urine. Could this be a sign of a kidney problem?

How long should a urine culture take?

I got my urine culture report after 6 days when the technician said it ideally takes up to 3 days. Could the report be faulty because of the delay?

Spotting

A few nights ago, my granddaughter kicked me in the kidney. When I went to the bathroom after that, I was spotting and realized it was in my urine and not my period. I've also...

My father's creatinine levels are high due to heart disease. What should we do?

My father is suffering from heart disease due to which his creatinine levels are also very high. What can we do?

Can detox diets harm the kidneys?

I have been doing detox diets quite frequently. However I recently read an article that said these diets could harm the kidneys as one urinates a lot in these diets. Is that...

Do protein powders affect the kidneys?

I am 28 years old and I have just started going to the gym. My instructor has advised me to take protein supplements to enhance the weight loss process. I want to know if these...

Can antifungal medicine taken for a skin infection cause my urine to turn dark yellow?

My skin looked to be irritated, so I applied antifungal medication, however, now my urine is extremely yellow. This is ever since I started using the cream. Are the two related...

How will I know if my kidney stone has gone out in my urine or not?

I have a small kidney stone, but the doctor says it will dissolve and come out with the urine and I don’t need treatment for it at all. How will I know if the stone has gone out...

Are there any symptoms that indicate high creatinine?

My mother all of a sudden had an increase in creatinine levels. Now she is on medication to bring them down. What are the symptoms that we can watch out for that indicate increasing...

Please recommend a diet for a kidney patient.

My mother in law is a chronic kidney disease patient and has been given too many food restrictions, which is making her feel very low and frustrated. Could you please recommend...

My daughter is complaining about a burning sensation while passing urine. What should I do?

My daughter is 7 years old and has been complaining of a burning sensation while urinating. What should I do? Should I tell her to drink more water to prevent this pain, or could...

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