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Can excessive urination be a sign of a kidney problem?

I have been passing excess urine. Could this be a sign of a kidney problem?

How long should a urine culture take?

I got my urine culture report after 6 days when the technician said it ideally takes up to 3 days. Could the report be faulty because of the delay?

Spotting

A few nights ago, my granddaughter kicked me in the kidney. When I went to the bathroom after that, I was spotting and realized it was in my urine and not my period. I've also...

My father's creatinine levels are high due to heart disease. What should we do?

My father is suffering from heart disease due to which his creatinine levels are also very high. What can we do?

Can detox diets harm the kidneys?

I have been doing detox diets quite frequently. However I recently read an article that said these diets could harm the kidneys as one urinates a lot in these diets. Is that...

Do protein powders affect the kidneys?

I am 28 years old and I have just started going to the gym. My instructor has advised me to take protein supplements to enhance the weight loss process. I want to know if these...

Can antifungal medicine taken for a skin infection cause my urine to turn dark yellow?

My skin looked to be irritated, so I applied antifungal medication, however, now my urine is extremely yellow. This is ever since I started using the cream. Are the two related...

How will I know if my kidney stone has gone out in my urine or not?

I have a small kidney stone, but the doctor says it will dissolve and come out with the urine and I don’t need treatment for it at all. How will I know if the stone has gone out...

Are there any symptoms that indicate high creatinine?

My mother all of a sudden had an increase in creatinine levels. Now she is on medication to bring them down. What are the symptoms that we can watch out for that indicate increasing...

Please recommend a diet for a kidney patient.

My mother in law is a chronic kidney disease patient and has been given too many food restrictions, which is making her feel very low and frustrated. Could you please recommend...

My daughter is complaining about a burning sensation while passing urine. What should I do?

My daughter is 7 years old and has been complaining of a burning sensation while urinating. What should I do? Should I tell her to drink more water to prevent this pain, or could...

My underwear gets wet with urine often. Can this cause an infection?

I often feel like there is some urine leak happening in my underwear. I try and change my underwear, actually I change it two times a day. Am I at risk of a urinary infection,...

Can regular consumption of cranberry juice keep a UTI away?

I once had a urinary tract infection, so I'm pretty worried about it relapsing. Will regular consumption of cranberry juice help me keep a UTI away?

Can ayurveda treatment help in dissolving kidney stones?

My son is 22 years old and has been diagnosed with kidney stones. Can I try ayurveda treatment for him? Will it help in dissolving his kidney stones?

My husband is having pain in his abdominal area due to kidney stones. Can you recommend some medication for him?

My husband has been detected with kidney stones, however the doctor says that since they are so small they will be dissolved and excreted on their own. He is having faint pain...

radical cystectomy

After surgery ,what is long term effect, If the Woman pass urine through anus

What is the test recommended to learn the cause of smelly and yellow urine?

I am a 34 year old man and my urine has a very smelly odor for the past 3 days, it's also extremely yellow. The color of the urine is also extremely yellow. Could this indicate...

What are the steps in treating kdney stones?

I have been diagnosed with kidney stones, but my nephrologist is currently traveling. I'm not sure about what to do next or who to really direct my questions to (especially since...

Do weight loss medicines put strain on the kidneys?

I am 34 years old and I currently weigh 210 (I'm also considered overweight). I have just started going to the gym, but I have been recommended to take weight loss medication....

Are high levels of uric acid in the urine report a sign of kidney damage?

My uric acid is showing a higher number in my latest urine report. Is It a sign of kidney damage? Or what else could it be?

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