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If I take a creatine supplement, will my normal levels drop when I stop?

I was taking a creatine supplement to enhance my workouts but then I stopped taking it. Recently I took a drug screening test, and my creatine level came back lower than normal,...
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Is a kidney transplant better than dialysis?

My friend is on dialysis for chronic kidney disease, and he's now considering a kidney transplant instead. Is a kidney transplant better than being on dialysis? He's also 47...
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How can children live with just one kidney?

My son's friend is only 8 years old and he lives with just one kidney. I learned that he had to have it removed because of complications that he had when he was just born. My...
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What diets can help congenital kidney disease?

I'm 32, and I'm trying to understand what I can and cannot eat with congenital kidney disease. Do you know any diets that can help me manage my condition better?
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What's the average lifespan of a kidney transplant?

My friend is only 38 year old, and he needs to have a kidney transplant because of complications from lupus. What's the average lifespan of a kidney transplant?
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What causes kidney stones?

My friend is 45 years old, and he just had to get several kidney stones removed. What causes kidney stones? What is the best way to prevent this from happening again?
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Could the pain in my back be a kidney infection?

I'm 42 years old, and my back started to hurt really bad last week. Since then, I've had an aching feeling in my lower back and recently a high fever. Could the pain in my back...
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Can kidney stones cause a urinary tract infection?

I found out that I have two kidney stones, but I was told that they were small enough to pass and that I wouldn't need them surgically removed. But now it hurts when I pee. I...
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What causes chronic kidney disease?

I'm 45 years old, and I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease recently. My doctors, however, weren't clear on how I got it. I don't have diabetes or high blood pressure....
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Can kidney stones affect bowel movements?

I have a lot of blood in my urine along with irregular bowel movements. Can these symptoms be related to kidney stones?
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How to treat my son's UTI's?

My son is 10 year old, and he's getting UTI's very often. What can be the cause of this? Should we visit a doctor?
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How is a kidney stone dissolved?

My urologist told me that I have kidney stones but not to worry because they are so small. He thinks that they would dissolve. How does this usually happen?
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How long can a person survive on dialysis?

I'm 38 years old and have been on dialysis for about 8 months. It's unbearable for me. It's managing my kidney condition well, but I don't think I can be on this for much longer....
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After taking vitamin supplements urine changed color?

I have been taking vitamin supplements already for 2 weeks, and my urine became like a neon yellow color. Is it because of vitamins? Or is there another cause?
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Why is there sugar in my urine?

In my urinalysis, the doctor found sugar in my urine, which rose a red flag for her and she's sending me to get a blood test done. Why is sugar in urine a bad thing, and what...
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What should I use to cleanse my kidneys?

I would like to cleanse my kidneys in order to prevent any issues--I also just overcame a kidney infection, so I feel like a detox is needed. What foods or drinks do you recommend...
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Is diabetic kidney disease common in children?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes, and was diagnosed with it when she was pretty young, like 6 years old. After several years, I finally feel comfortable with her management in...
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Does insomnia affect my child's schooling?

I think my daughter has insomnia. She stays up all night and takes naps throughout the day when she's home. I haven't heard anything from her school about her falling asleep...
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Is incontinence normal after treatment for a kidney infection?

My daughter did not complain about the pain associated with a kidney infection until it was too late. We had to go to urgent care, and then to a hospital where she was immediately...
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My daughter keeps getting UTIs. Is this a sign of a kidney issue?

It seems like every few months that my daughter is getting a UTI, and she's only 13 years old. I'm worried that this could be a much deeper issue than just a UTI. Could reoccurring...
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