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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.

How common are kidney stones in the 20s?

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Hi. I am 21 years old and I have removed my kidney stones most recently. Doctor told me I am more likely to develop more stones now. I have to drink plenty of water every day to prevent them from forming. How common are kidney stones in the 20s?

by User avatar best44

What happens if acute pyelonephritis isn’t treated?

Hi, folks. My friend has been administrated to the hospital. He was diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis. I think his condition is pretty serious. I would like to know what happens if this condition is not treated. I hope someone could give me some info regarding this topic. Thank you in advance.

by User avatar izzy89555797

how important is kidney function?

Hi, in school I have learned that kidneys are important and that without them we would die. However, I also know that nowadays people have kidney transplantations and are able to live with only one kidney. I was wondering just how important kidney function is if we can have a normal life with only...

by User avatar lowrance33399

Kidney Stone Inchildren

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Hi. My son is 7 years old and yesterday he noticed some blood in his urine. He feels an urge to urinate and when he does, it is quite painful for him. I have kidney stones and I fear he has a same problems. How common are kidney stones in children? What could be his problem?

by User avatar Guest

fatty lump on kidney

I won't go into all the boring and unnecessary medical details here, but the short version of the story is that I was recently diagnosed with a fatty lump on my kidney, and that I am not yet sure about the long term health implications of this. I would like to share info any experiences with people...

by User avatar bradan719151283

Right Back / Kidney Pain?

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I have contemplated for the last week if this was a muscle pain or deeper, like my kidney. Every morning for the last week I have awakened with a nagging pain in my right back side. Sometimes it goes away pretty quick, and then sometimes it stays with me for a few hours.....like it is still here...

by User avatar cmsjill

Hydronephrosis caused by kidney stone?

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Hello, folks. My friend has been diagnosed with hydronephrosis. As far as I remember, he had some kidney stone previously. Could this cause his current diagnosis? What do you think? I would appreciate if someone could tell me something more about this. Thanks to all who reply to my post. Bye!

by User avatar talbot32421

Nephroptosis treatment and information

I cant find signs and symptoms and treatments on Nephroptosis on any web site can u help me?

by User avatar yiyogassmann

Do kidney infections lead to kidney failure?

Hi. My father had a kidney infection and two days ago he was diagnosed with a chronic kidney failure. I know diabetes and hypertension can cause chronic renal failure, but what about infection? Do kidney infections lead to kidney failure?

by User avatar hegge1919

nephrectomy complications after one year

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It has been one year since my simple nephrectomy (as it is called) which was not so simple. Swelling nerve pain muscle atrophy and sympathetic nerve syndrom led me to daily doses of Gabapentin and constant binders on the site. I was asssured it will take a year to heal...NOT! I feel a gentle rolling...

by User avatar SF