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Kidney Disorders

This forum is the right place to discuss congenital and acquired kidney disorders like congenital hydronephrosis, congenital obstruction of the urinary tract, a duplicated ureter, Polycystic kidney disease, Renal dysplasia, acquired diabetic nephropathy, hydronephrosis, kidney stones, kidney tumors, pyelonephritis kidney infection and renal failure.

What GRF is?

Hello, I would like you to help me with my mother’s problem. She is 59 years old and she has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. She never had this kind of problem in her life, but it looks like the menopause was really bad period for her. Anyway, she got some meds, but I would like to know if...

by User avatar concordia46507

Unilateral kidney hydronephrosis?

Answered by a doctor

Hello! I hope that you will explain m something. Namely, my doctor discovered that I have unilateral kidney hydronephrosis. I also have some urinary tract infections and I got antibiotics for treating it. He told me that hydronephrosis is caused by nephrolithiasis. Please, explain me this. I am...

by User avatar Guest

uric acid kidney stones

Answered by a doctor

Hello. I am a guy that is 32 years old and I have a father that probably has kidney stones. I know that it is formed by crystallizing substances that are usually dissolved. I know that they can be removed with a surgical procedure. Besides that, I do not know how they are treated. Could you tell me...

by User avatar noak49648

Donating a kidney

Hi! My sister waits a kidney transplant past two years. Her condition is very serious. I think about donating a kidney. I didn’t say her anything about that. Before I decide to donate a kidney I need some information about donation. What tests I will have?

by User avatar Guest

Only one kidney and Hydronephrosis

i have severe hydronephrosis in my right kidney and it is my only kidney. It is not caused from a stone and my kidney blood work all appears normal. I have to have a nuclear renal test now. My question is what do I do to get rid of it on my own or does it mean I have to have surgery

by User avatar Guest

A benign tumor on my kidney - should I have it removed?

Hello! I have recently been diagnosed with a tumor on my kidney. I am of course very scared although my doctor convinces me that it is benign and I should not worry. I don’t know much about medicine but I know that tumor is never good. So what is the best solution for the benign tumor on my...

by User avatar brandtr48268

stem cell theraphy for renal failure

hi My sister is suffering from chronic kidney disease or renal failure,its been two months since we have discovered this.since then she was on haemodialysis thrice a week,but she was having lot of problems like shivering,fever etc,so we moved her to [CAPD] peritoneal dialysis past fifteen...

by User avatar ram2011

elderly diabetic--life expectancy?

My dad is 73 today. He has type 2 diabetes, a history of heart attack and stroke. His right side is paralyzed. He has prostate/kidney problems and lately has been getting arrhthmias. He eats, drinks and takes medication at his own discretion, meaning sometimes he's anorexic and doesn't take his meds...

by User avatar distancer50085746

Whey and Casine intake can increase protein in urine, but ho

I was taking 200g of protein combining both whey and casine. I forgot the recommended amount until I notice the change in my urine. It has more bubble and stronger smell. It did not change even I reduced the amount to 40g per day (including regular meal). I admit that I recklessly pump myself for...

by User avatar Brenndauer

Large Size stone Problem

Hi ALl,   I have one large size stone of 33 mm in left kidney and 2 stones of 16mm and 6 mm in right kedney....   i am concern about my left kidney...please suggest......both the kidney are normal and fine in size... Large Calculi, posibly staghorn seen in left renal mid and lower pole calyces the...

by User avatar Guest