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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.

herbs for kidney failure

My mother is very old and has many health issues, too many to go into here. The doctor warned us at her appointment last week that my mom is at risk of kidney failure and might need dialysis in the future. What do you think about herbal options to prevent kidney failure from happening?

by User avatar morgun438146370

one kidney and leg swelling

My mom had a kidney removed 18 months ago because of kidney cancer. Her one kidney has been functioning at a 27% level. Our concern is the amount of swelling in her right leg. Nothing she takes will reduce the swelling. She can no longer wear shoes. Has anyone else had this issue? We are concerned...

by User avatar Guest

Is aniridia always followed with Wilms kidney tumor?

I heard that Wilms kidney tumour is caused by aniridia. This was very intersting to me, and I had no idea that kidney tumours could be the result of a disease about which I thought it only affected the eyes. Apparently it goes much further than the iris. So is aniridia always followed by Wilms...

by User avatar cobbie1906180604

Pain in both kidneys!!

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Are there certain foods or drinks that could possibly make my kidneys sore? First my right one hurt horribly for a week and now my left one hurts, just today but it still hurts... sometimes it feels like when I release gas and go pee it helps but then the pain comes back.

by User avatar Guest

Can Acute kidney failure be caused by some other conditions?

Hello, folks. My cousin has been recently put in a hospital. She is diagnosed acute kidney failure. It seems she has been dehydrated because of a hard diarrhea. I was wondering whether this syndrome can be caused by some other conditions? I would really appreciate all your replies. Thanks in...

by User avatar Guest

Kidney pain in the morning:

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Over the past week, I've experienced new pain in both kidneys. Here is a symptom list: Only in the mornings, after having 7 hours or more sleep. Pain turns sharp and intense when largely inhaling or exhaling. Pain subsides immediately by 80% after getting up and moving around for 1-3 minutes....

by User avatar PlumberDan

Peritneal

When is peritneal dialysis indicated? What is the prognosis for patients that should have peritneal dialysis? A friend of mine had some kind of kidney failure. I don’t exactly know how serious his condition is. He has to have peritneal dialysis. Please tell me more about this problem. Thanks.

by User avatar templeton2326

Lemonade gives relief from kidney stones

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The new research shows that drinking lemonade could help prevent painful kidney stones. Regular consumption of lemon juice mixed with water may increase the production of urinary citrate, a chemical in the urine that prevents the formation of crystals that may build up into kidney stones. In the...

by User avatar Lori2592

How do they remove a stent that's in your back?

My mom has a kidney infection caused by a kidney stone. They put a stent in her back, yes in her BACK, to drain the infection and to take pressure off her kidney. She is now curious on how they are going to take the stent out. Will they have to stitch the hole in the kidney caused from the stent...

by User avatar Guest

Can Acute kidney failure be reversed?

Hello, guys. My boyfriend was hospitalized yesterday. It seems that he was diagnosed acute kidney failure. I am very afraid for him. Can this syndrome be reversed? I hope it can. I wouldn't like seeing him attached to dialysis machines for the rest of his life. Thank you in advance for your replies.

by User avatar karlyn14756941