1. Home
  2. Questions
popular topics

Popular Topics

Have a Question?
Ask a Doctor Online for Free

ASK NOW

What is the success rate of a kidney transplant with a child?

My friend's son is suffering from a kidney disorder and the doctors have suggested a kidney transplant in his case. While the family is discussing the chances of success, I would...
4 Answers

How can I check the functioning of my kidneys?

I am 40 years old and I have been on diabetes medication for the last 6 years. I am told that diabetes can have an impact on kidneys in the long run. How can I check the functioning...
6 Answers

Is it safe for my mother to take CRESP 40 injections by herself?

My mother is 70 years old and is currently having low hemoglobin due to her kidney function being low. The doctor has recommended her to take CRESP 40 injections to increase the...
3 Answers

My son is passing deep yellow urine. Could it be an issue of the liver or the kidney?

For the past 4 days my son who is 9 years old has been passing deep yellow urine. I am not sure which doctor to consult. Should I see a nephrologist or could it be an issue connected...
7 Answers

Can birth control pills result in nephrotic syndrome?

My latest urine reports have shown a considerable amount of protein loss from the body. The doctor has said that it is a result of nephrotic syndrome. I am a 34 year old woman...
5 Answers

Does urine incontinence indicate a weak bladder?

Every time I cough, I end up leaking urine. I am a 37-year-old woman, and I'm pretty embarrassed. After reading up a little bit on it, I realized I may be suffering from urine...
8 Answers

I have been detected with E.coli bacteria in my UTI. What are the antibiotics that help in treating this bacteria?

I have recently been diagnosed with a urinary infection. I just got my reports today which indicated the presence of E. coli bacteria. My doctor is currently travelling, which...
1 Answer

If I have a UTI can I pass it on to my husband?

I am suffering from a urinary tract infection and am on medication. I had sex with my husband yesterday. Does this also put him at a risk of a UTI?
5 Answers

Can an X-ray indicate the kidney functioning level?

My mother-in-law is heavily diabetic and also has critical kidney disease. Her creatinine level is at 5. 5 and the doctor says her kidney function is deteriorating. How can we...
6 Answers

How is the status of kidneys determined in a diabetes patient?

My mother is a diabetes patient and according to the doctor, her kidney functioning is only at about 9%. We are unsure of how she arrived at this number, because she has been...
4 Answers

I have repeated urine infections. I'm also diabetic. What can the cause be?

I'm diabetic type 2 and on metformin, luraglitide, and glicticide. I'm on antibiotics yet again for a urinary infection. What could be the cause of repeated urinary infections?...
6 Answers

Can high blood pressure affect the kidneys?

I am suffering from extremely high blood pressure which even goes up to 200 at times. I am worried about its after affects on my various body parts. Could it be affecting my...
5 Answers

How is a urine infection detected?

I am experiencing severe pain in my abdomen every time I pass urine. I am also experiencing a burning sensation in my vagina. I suspect it's a UTI but how do I know for sure?...
4 Answers

How can I control urine frequency?

I am suffering from frequent urination and it gets difficult because I have a job where I'm on the road most of the day. What can I do to control urine frequency?
3 Answers

I am 5 months pregnant and I am suffering from a burning sensation every time I urinate. What could it be?

I am a 5 months pregnant woman and every time I pass urine I have a burning sensation. Is it normal during pregnancy or could it be the sign of a UTI?
5 Answers

Is it normal to have cloudy urine?

Over the past 4 days I have been noticing that my urine is cloudy and frothy. Could this be an indication of a kidney problem or is it normal to have cloudy urine once in a while?...
5 Answers

Does a creatinine level of 5.5 require dialysis?

My mother is a diabetes patient with a history of bypass. Her kidneys are now causing some other issues. Her creatinine levels have reached a 5. 5 and she is very sleepy all...
5 Answers

Could kidney disease cause cardiac issues?

My father is suffering from a kidney failure and has been on dialysis for the last 2 months. The doctors are suggesting that his kidney disease could also have its implications...
5 Answers

My urine is cloudy. Is it a sign of an infection?

My urine is dark in color and is cloudy too. Is it a normal phenomenon or does it indicate any urinary infection? Could this also be an indication for diabetes?
6 Answers

Can having just one kidney cause urinary problems?

I am a 45 year old man and I have only kidney due to a chronic kidney disease which caused one kidney to fail. I am now having frequent bouts of urinary problems, either in the...
3 Answers

Questions by Specialty

Search