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My child has frequent UTIs -- What's wrong?

My child has had 3 UTIs in the past 8 months (she is 7 yrs old) and our pediatrician doesn't seem to think there's an issue, but I'm worried.
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Should I be concerned about kidney conditions in my son?

My son is only 7 years old, but kidney conditions very heavily run in both sides of the family. Is it possible for a child this young to be affected?
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I have high blood pressure. How can I protect my kidneys?

Both high blood pressure and kidney issues run in my family. I want to do anything I can to protect myself from having the same issues down the road. Is there anything I can...
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What are kidney stones made out of? How can I prevent them?

I'm nervous of kidney stones because they run in my family. What are they made out of? Is there any way to prevent them from happening?
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UTIs (male) with no symptoms?

It has happened a few times where I go to the doctor, give a urine sample, and results confirm UTI bacteria even though I never felt any symptoms. Is this a sign of something...
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Natural treatment for kidney stone?

Once in a while, I get kidney stones. I've never gone to the hospital for them as they have been relatively small. Is there a natural way to treat and prevent them that doesn't...
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Protein in urine question

I have a history of a small amount of protein in my urine. Am I at risk of kidney disease? How will I know?
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UTI infection question

How is it that a UTI can have such an effect on an older person? How does it affect their memory?
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UTIs (male) with no symptoms?

It has happened a few times where I go to the doctor, give a urine sample, and results confirm UTI bacteria even though I never felt any symptoms. Is this a sign of something...
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I can't seem to control my bladder. Do I need surgery?

I have urinary incontinence and I leak urine consistently. How can this be treated? Do I need surgery?
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I have interstitial cystitis. Are there certain foods I should avoid? If so, which ones?

I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis last year, and since then, I've noticed I experience more pain after eating certain foods or drinking certain beverages. Is there a...
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