Question 1

can cocaine cause kidney cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Cocaine has not been linked to kidney caner. There are certain risk factors for the different types of kidney cancer such as smoking and contact with benzene compounds but not cocaine.

Question 2

can the kidney stons grow when you use cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cocaine vasoconstricts arteries significantly causing a lack of blood flow.  As a consequence the kidney gets less blood flow than usual and it will 'act as though the patient is dehydrated".  The urine will be concentrated.   This makes it more likely for calcium, phosphate,  oxalate,  uric acid to 'bump into' the stone that is present.  Thus the stone can grow.  Why take cocaine?  It kills !

Question 3

i have a false positive for cocaine. never used it.  does that mean i may have liver or kidney diease?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine false +: If surely false positive, it could most likely be related to other medications u might be taking. A repeat testing is advised.

Question 4

please help my husband has been using cocaine drug for a year now and he has a kidney transplant for about 5 years now. i just found out today as his wife i'm lost don't know what to do i hear so many things about that drug?

Accepted Answer

Your husband: needs help from a substance abuse Professional. 
Your local ALANON group may have some "leads" as well as your local Medical Society!

Question 5

hi..i saw a dr that specializes in chinese medicine , she said by looking at my tounge i might have sleen or kidney problems. shold i c my family dr ?

Accepted Answer

Yes see your Dr.: Kidney problem is possible but unlikely. You need to have a urinalysis &amp; blood test at a minimum. Followed by ultrasound or radiologic studies, but only if tests are positive.

Question 6

dry kidney what is this?

Accepted Answer

Dry kidney: Dry kidneys are a sign of dehydration

Question 7

were do i go for a kidney?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: If you need a kidney transplant you should discuss the matter with your doctor for referral to a transplant center.

Question 8

how bad is cocaine for you?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine: Crack is stimulant, so hyper arousal ; agitation, changes in pupil size with increased metabolism are common.

Question 9

what lies above our kidney?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy: Essentially above the kidney lies the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are important for specific hormones they produce including those that help with blood pressure and salt handling as well as those that help with our flight response.

Question 10

what is hole in the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Possibly a cyst.
There is no through-and-through hole in the kidney.

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Can cocaine cause kidney cancer?

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Can the kidney stons grow when you use cocaine?

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I have a false positive for cocaine. never used it. does that mean i may have liver or kidney diease?

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Please help my husband has been using cocaine drug for a year now and he has a kidney transplant for about 5 years now. i just found out today as his wife i'm lost don't know what to do i hear so many things about that drug?

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Hi..i saw a dr that specializes in chinese medicine , she said by looking at my tounge i might have sleen or kidney problems. shold i c my family dr ?

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Dry kidney what is this?

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Were do i go for a kidney?

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How bad is cocaine for you?

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What lies above our kidney?

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What is hole in the kidney?

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