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Can anyone let me know what are the symptoms for kidney damage or failure. I have undergone a stronosis urethrotomy surgery . Before surgery radiologist told kidneys are swelled Pls let me know Thanks

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There is no single symptom of kidney failure. Depends on acute or chronic. Decreased urine output, vomiting, Edema on face and limbs, weakness, etc. But why u asking about kidney failure? ...  Read More

What are the kidney damage symptoms and where is the kidney pain locate and what problem do I have after kidney damage

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In both flank region...or u can say in back region..but still can radiate to front of abdomen as well as to private area.. ...  Read More

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Hello, Well I really don't know if it's my kidney!! But since yesterday I am feeling little uncomfortable in my stomach area! Also my urine is darker in colour, and also I urinate less.. since yesterday only! But I used to masturbate excessively till day before yesterday! But I am not having any kind of severe pain, no pain while urinating! Neith

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Don’t worry, Increase oral intake , If symptoms persist, consult doctors ...  Read More

Both kidney got damaged ,want kidney transplant option find not able to get any donar because in family their is no one who can give kidney , father brother died in accident, mother blood group is not matched

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Why my urine routine report shows protein positive Are my kidneys damaged I have infection from last two years

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Mild proteinuria could also be normal. but have RBCs also. Direct consultation is advised. ...  Read More

A woman of 48years has got damaged both kidney.. Doctor from sahara hospital has advised for kidney transplant.. Is there any other option apart from transplant and dialysis to get the lady well soon

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No .transplant is best option. Other is dialysis ...  Read More

I am 40yr ,on 10mg propranolol and 600mg od lithium(at night, 400mg xl and half cut of it), have to wake a 4 to 5 times at night for urine. I am unable to take my sleep properly. what to do, ........... change the dose/strength of lithium, or switch to other bpd medicine or add other medicine for polyuria. I am least interested in adding any medici

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Renal toxicity is more common in patients on chronic lithium treatment. Toxicity includes impaired urinary concentrating ability, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (the most common cause of drug-ind ...  Read More

I am 40yr ,on 10mg propranolol and 600mg od lithium(at night, 400mg xl and half cut of it), have to wake a 4 to 5 times at night for urine. I am unable to take my sleep properly. what to do, ........... change the dose/strength of lithium, or switch to other bpd medicine or add other medicine for polyuria. I am least interested in adding any medici

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Please take personal consultation for detailed history of other urine related symptoms, then only any treatment can be advisable. ...  Read More

Hello my niece is having nausea and pain in stomach since 1 mnth..today in sonography some damage in kidney appeared. What are the chances of recovery? Please suggest

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Greetings, kindly attach the report and book a consultation so that I can discuss in detail about the outcome and treatment part of the child ...  Read More

Which is basic test for kidney I took lots of medicine And still have many symptoms Just want to know about my kidney status I feel pain after taking medicine Left lower back side

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Consult a Doctor, ...  Read More

I take 550 lithium at 1 pm and 150 at 9pm. Can i take lithium levels test at 9am next day. Would the timing work as it is 12 hours from last dose

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Hi.. yes ...  Read More

I take 400 sr at night and 150 ir lithium at lunch. This formulation suits my bipolar symptoms and no stomach irritation. What time should i have my lithium levels tests in morning though to get accurate results

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At least 12 hours after the evening dose. ...  Read More

I have peptic ulcer disease i am going to take ayurvedic medicinesand my question is ayurvedic medicines cause any kidney damage? If it happen it can be reversed to normal

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Some ayurvedic medicines cause kidney damage as it contains heavy metals like lead and Mercury. So always consult a genuine doctor and take reputed medicines be it allopathy or ayurvedic. Thank you ...  Read More

4 months ago I got acute renal failure due to dehydration and 4 times hemodialysis was given and then creatinine became 0.89. due to having IBS problem since childhood I have to stay low FODMAP diet and for that reason daily multivitamin supplements needs for me. So, my question is this multivitamin supplement can cause kidney disease ???

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Connect ...  Read More

I have irritable bowel syndrome and over active urinary bladder prblm since childhood. But taking allopathy medicine no improved but lot of side effect so I took ayurvedic medicine which works for urine incontinence. But now my creatinine is 6.2 . Is this reversible kidney prblm if I go dialysis???

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Consult for discussion ...  Read More

I want to know does the kidney get damage if you don't drink enough water? I don't drink enough water 3-4 glass a day,will it lead to ckd? There is one known lady who is on dialysis and people say her kidneys are damaged because she used to fast too much. I also do Monday fast where I don't eat but drink water

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Minimum 2 l per day please ...  Read More

I'm taking rexipra 5mg for panic disorder for 4 days only. on the third day after taking the tablet, I have some pain in the back side of middle. I have no kidney problem before. Is rexipra 5 mg causes kidney damage? Should I stop the medicine?

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Hello there. Rexipra is generally a well tolerated drug and not usually known to cause any renal (kidney) problems. Also your doctor has started you with a small dose that usually most people tolerate ...  Read More

Are there other medicines available or present when lithium carbonate failed to respond? Will Other medicines respond after failure of lithium carbonate? What are other medicines prescribed after failure of lithium carbonate?

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It needs detailed history And depends on treatment history ...  Read More

Sir, can I take 20 cashews and 20 almonds daily? The medicine I take will cause a kidney damage. Is it okay to have these daily?

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You can take it ,which medicine you take ...  Read More

Lithium is used specially for treating bipolar disorder medicine??.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .is the above statement true

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Mostly It has other uses too ...  Read More

Iam taking telvas 20 since 2 months now..im recently getting back pain ..is it damaging my kidneys..my creatinine was0.8 and urea was 28 in february before I starts taking telvas 20..plz advise

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Telvas is a drug which protects your kidneys. It doesn't not harm your kidney. Telvas doesn't cause back pain. The pain must be due to some other cause. Definitely not because of Telvas. So nothing t ...  Read More

Can taking lithium in male cause ebstein abnormality in offspring. Whats its likelihood . . . . . . .

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Taking lithium by male patients doesn't have any abnormality in his child. If a female takes it during her pregnancy, then there are 0.4 percent chances in her child ...  Read More

Hi, my brother is having a CT scan of the heart because he was advised the same due to his chest pain. However, he is worried because there are reports of the dye causing damage to the kidneys. This is the first time he is having a CT scan. Can a CT scan cause any minor or serious damage to the kidneys? Are there any precautions to be taken?

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Contrast given for CT can be nephrotoxic. Its not the contrast alone but also the clinical illness patient is having like heart failure diabetes which increases the risk. Dose , route and type of cont ...  Read More

Hi my name is Arun and I have kidney problem. My creatinine is 2.9 and heavy protein leak in urine. My renal biopsy result is I have iga nephropathy CKD 3 and I'm under medication. Lobun forte, nefromega forte, sobinix, cinod 10mg, Febutaz 40mg and Met XL 50mg. Can I take covid vaccination? If yes, what is it? Covishield or Covaxin? Will this vacci

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There is no contraindication for vaccination you can take it..any vaccine will do. Consult your nephrologist for timing of vaccine if you are on dialysis? ...  Read More

Hello doctor. I want to know if aspirin will reduce kidney function if I take it once in a while like once in 2 months? I have used it but only once in a while. Like one tablet in 2-3 months. That's it. I'm worried that it will harm my kidneys.

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Aspirin is known to cause kidney dysfunction. In your case number of pills taken by you is very low. One pill in one month won't cause kidney dysfunction. Experimental studies have not shown kidney dy ...  Read More

I'm worried about my creatinine some small labs shows 1.5 or 1.4 then I tested in reputed hospital they show 0.95 1.05 and 1.05 with normal urine report and normal ultrasound so my que is can ultrasound detect ckd early stage or some damage? As per my reports I'm fully fit?

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Yes ultrasound can detect medical renal disease ...  Read More

My father having Stone for last more than 2 year in Right kidney due to this Now Kidney was damaged, Now after All Test i want to know one thing that operate kidney stone is necessary or not? If we not operate then is there any infection will happen inside. Also father is suffering from asthama.

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First of all Need to evaluate the adrenal mass with furthur investigations Also get a dtpa to see if kidney with stones is functional or not ...  Read More

Do lithium causes frequent urination Symptoms of overactive bladder I have been taking lithium from 3 years Facing frequent urination issues.

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Yes Lithium Causes Polyuria ...  Read More

I took 2000mg of Tylenol all at one time a few days ago, i take 1800 of lithium daily for years and 1000 of gabapentin daily for years, since i took the Tylenol i noticed i am producing less urine, should i be worried about kidney problems?

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Perform KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST ...  Read More

My father died of kidney failure because we couldn’t identify the symptoms. I am 44-years old so I’d like to take all the possible precautions to have healthy kidneys. Can someone tell me what are the symptoms for chronic kidney disease? I look forward to responses from those belonging to the medical community. Thank you.

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Get a regular health check up which also determines the health of the kidney.control of any factors causing renal funtion derangement helps in prevention ...  Read More

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