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Kidney Stones
I have Kidney stones about 4mm or so and am supposed to be straining for them. Now when I pee into a cup...More
Posted by Gioia_Gioiosa
pd i need support
hi ..i'm on pd this is my first time on this site..i'd like to talk w/ others on pd..i've only been on it less...More
Posted by hopieb
UPJ Obstruction
I was diagnosed with a UPJ obstruction and I feel really scared. I am a college student and the semester...More
Posted by An_247016
WHAT MAY CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN
Posted by azrose1

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what can cause this I WENT TO DR WITH SEVERE PAIN ON RIGHT SIDE THINKING MY APENDIX MAY NEED TO COME OUT ,,SEEMS AFTER HAVING A ULTRASOUND MY RIGHT KIDNEY IS ENFLAMED ON TOP OF IT MY RIGHT LUNG IS ENLARGED ,NOW WHAT WOULD CAUSE THESE
  • INFECTION MAYBE
  • NOT DRINKING ENOUGH
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WHAT MAY CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN
Posted by azrose1

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what can cause this I WENT TO DR WITH SEVERE PAIN ON RIGHT SIDE THINKING MY APENDIX MAY NEED TO COME OUT ,,SEEMS AFTER HAVING A ULTRASOUND MY RIGHT KIDNEY IS ENFLAMED ON TOP OF IT MY RIGHT LUNG IS ENLARGED ,NOW WHAT WOULD CAUSE THESE
  • INFECTION MAYBE
  • NOT DRINKING ENOUGH
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3rd Kidney
My 7 month old daughter is in the hospital being treated for a UTI that spread to her right kidney. When doing...More
Posted by MomAbby
3rd Kidney
My 7 month old daughter is in the hospital being treated for a UTI that spread to her right kidney. When doing...More
Posted by MomAbby
Looking for info
My grandmother found out today that only 30% of her kidney is functioning. She only has one kidney because...More
Posted by An_246893
Please, Need some help with lamens terms
In 2010 I had an Ultra Sound done that showed = "5.6cm right renal cyst. Normal renal echotecture. No...More
Posted by dtownsley
What are the causes of kidney infections
What are the causes of kidney infections, not including bladder infection? [br>I've had 2 kidney infections...More
Posted by ckdsite
What to ask
I was resently diagnosid with Diverticolits. After see the CT scan the radiologist found a cystic mass on the...More
Posted by An_246837
What symptoms can I expect after passing my first ...
I was surprised by a severe pain on my right side and lower back, only to find out I was showing blood in my...More
Posted by Dot1963
Kidney Problem
Good Afternoon, My dad is 58 yrs old he is suffering from BP from past one and half year, after consulting...More
Posted by An_246802
Enormous cyst at the upper pole right kidney
Hi, I am 71 year old male, with no history of any kind of health problem except lower back and knees pain...More
Posted by An_246798
Enormous cyst at the upper pole right kidney
Hi, I am 71 year old male, with no history of any kind of health problem except lower back and knees pain...More
Posted by An_246798
Kidney
My husband's doctor told him that he has calcium in his urine and that hhis kidneys are average what...More
Posted by concernwifeandmom
Kidney transplant and stomach weight gain
Right after my surgery 13 years ago I began having stomach weight gain. Today I exercise minimum of 3 days...More
Posted by An_246749
Kidney stones please help
Ive had many kidney stones but this one seems different. I got that familiar pain in my back sat and knew...More
Posted by Kmb32
kidneys
could someone give some info my mom had level 2 kidney failure ,the she had level 3 kidney failure. now...More
Posted by tmcourt00000

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help with family kidney problems
  • level 3 kidney failure dont no
  • what is f.s.g.s with the kidney
  • help with kidneys
  • kidneys
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Fullness of Renal Pelves
During a MRI, "fullness of both renal pelves" was detected. What is fullness of renal pelves? What questions...More
Posted by An_246688
Fullness of Renal Pelves
During a MRI, "fullness of both renal pelves" was detected. What is fullness of renal pelves? What questions...More
Posted by An_246688
INfo please:
My doctor did a ctscan for some other problems and it was found that I have adrenal adenoma, what is this,...More
Posted by Anon_10343
kidney ultrasound
I have been told to drink between 32 - 64 oz water one hour before test. I don't see anything about this as...More
Posted by Anon_129915
kidney ultrasound
I have been told to drink between 32 - 64 oz water one hour before test. I don't see anything about this as...More
Posted by Anon_129915
kidney ultrasound
I have been told to drink between 32 - 64 oz water one hour before test. I don't see anything about this as...More
Posted by Anon_129915
kidney ultrasound
I have been told to drink between 32 - 64 oz water one hour before test. I don't see anything about this as...More
Posted by Anon_129915
kidney ultrasound
I have been told to drink between 32 - 64 oz water one hour before test. I don't see anything about this as...More
Posted by Anon_129915
Stem Cell Treatment for Kidney Function?
Dear Group, I just learned that there are centers doing stem cell treatments for kidney disease all over the...More
Posted by OsteoMike
kidney failure
Someone I love dearly may be in kidney failure. She is 75 and has not been to a Dr. in 15 years because of...More
Posted by kb24lalakers

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I am a 29 year old mother of two young children. I was diagnosed after I had an emergency surgery to remove my gallbladder. They diagnosed me with MSK...More

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