what are signs of kidney problems?
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Firstly, one will have difficulty in breathing normally. There will be a lot of weird abdominal pain from the backside (near your hips) where your kidneys are. Moving will be hard and you cannot be able to stand in a upright position. Moreover, prior to this, your urine color changes to a dark yellow and you may have slight uneasy pricking senstation whenver u pass urine. I suggest if you are facing any of the above, kindly consult a doctor ASAP.
576075
lack of water and other fluids to clean your kidneys
794857
Your right kidney is slightly smaller than normal,or than the other and is slightly misshappen and malformed causing somewhat of a malfunction.or lessening of function.
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I am on kidney dialysis at home called PD. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. It has alot to get used to as apposed to the normal way or going to the bathroom. I am a diabetic and have been since I was 19 years old. There is no way of knowing that your kidneys are failing, no phusical way really. It doesnt hurt while its happening. No pain is involved. It is after the fact of them failing that your body reacts. Cramping, bowels are upset, weight gain from too much fluid in the body, sleepless, less and less urine being passed, deit , food intake changes, you lose your memory; forgetful,bloating, and in sme cases depression. The answer to all of this is going on a list for kidney transplant which is in my future. Go to the kidney foundation or divita.com. Both are a good sort of info.
875907
Strong, constant urge to urinate.\n\nSharp pain or burning in the urethra during urination. \n\nInability to fully empty bladder. \n\nPossible blood in urine. \n\nSoreness in lower abdomen, back, or sides.
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Hi Stacy,\n\nWell, the only way to tell for sure is to go to a doctor and let him or her run some laboratory tests. They will want to know your history--including what type of medication you've been taking, and why you believe you may have kidney damage. They will also ask whether you have any symptoms, such as painful urination or back pain.\n\nThey can do some simple blood and urine tests that should determine whether you have any problem with your kidneys.\n\nIf you have reason to believe you may have kidney damage, let me urge you to seek medical help quickly--your life may depend on your prompt action. Hopefully your tests will check out fine and you'll get a clean bill of health!\n\nBest wishes!
108759
stones, infection, cancer, many sorts of kidney disease.  You should seek medical attention
693670
Could be the start of a kidney infection or you could've pulled a muscle.
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Signs and symptoms of diabetes can include frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, extreme hunger, sudden vision changes, tingling or numbness in hands or feet, feeling very tired much of the time, very dry skin, sores that are slow to heal, and more infections than usual. Nausea, vomiting, or stomach pains may also occur.
305536
Ouch!! sounds like kidney better drink plenty of water.\nIf not better in a couple of days see your doctor.
442753
Do you have dark yellow urine? You could have a kidney infection (they are located in your lower back on right and left side) or you could have kidney stones. As a stone passes, it can cause intense short term pain until passed. You need to see a doctor and have a kidney ulrasound done
900571
ur kidney is in ur lower back but u need to get to a doctor to run tests if it gets any worse it could be serious..good luck...L
545330
As others have suggested, this is often caused by low blood potassium levels, and can be 'cured' by increasing your potassium intake. BUT, it could also be a sign of low calcium, and either condition can be an indication of early kidney disease. See your doctor.\n\nAlso, if you are taking certain medications, they could be causing it as well. Prednisone, for example, is a common culprit of depleting calcium and potassium, and diuretics are bad for depleting potassium.
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Blood in urine and the pain associated in his back, could be a urinary track infection, kidney stone, prostrate etc.  Keep him comfortable with pain meds, drink plenty of water or cranberry juice to flush the kidneys and keep your MD appointment.  The urologist is the place to start.  If the blood is uncontrollable go back to ER.
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What are the symptoms?
892102
It could be a kidney problem and they are NOTHING to play around with. Get yourself to a doctor ASAP. You don't want to wind up on dialysis and needing a kidney transplant.
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You may have a UTI (cystitis) or a STD.  Untreated UTIs can cause kidney damage and  untreated STDs can lead to infertility and spreading of disease.  Just go to your doctor or to the local ER and get a few simple tests.  Don't have sex and drink a lot of water in the meantime.  Don't worry about either problem, they are both really common.