Question 1

i have had a lot of back pain, high blood sugars, and nausea lately. possible signs of kidney disease?

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Yes: Typically kidneys do not hurt.  Usually back pain is musculoskeletal.  Kidney pan does not change with movement, position or heat.   It is usually located in the sides of the back just under the rib cage.  If you have high blood sugars, you are chronically at risk of kidney disease.  If acute rise think of a kidney infection especially with nausea.  You need to be seen promptly.

Question 2

i have stage 3 kidney disease. can i take mirapex for restless leg syndrome? if not what would be the best choice. can't take requip (ropinirole) because of nausea

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Speak with doctor: Clearance of pramipexole was 75% lower in patients with severe renal impairment and about 60% lower in patients with moderate impairment compared with healthy volunteers. Other options inc rotigotine transdermal (liver metabolism), calcium, magnesium. Please speak with your physician.

Question 3

can aloe vera juice stops nausa from kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

See below: Not likely to do so, and if kidney disease or function is poor, dialysis is necessary.

Question 4

please explain why does kidney disease cause brain fogs?

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When: And if your blood urea increases, which is supposed to be cleared by your kidneys, this "poison" will affect the ability of the brain to work properly.

Question 5

how does kidney disease cause tinitus, my doctor said it could be connected.

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Bit of a stretch but: OK....I can understand why your doctor would say that because CKD can in fact cause peripheral neuropathies which is the likely mechanism behind the tinnitus.  But it's certainly not anywhere close to the most common symptoms.  Has your doctor looked at other causes such as medications, infection, and of course the most common cause, hearing loss....Huh?  HEARING LOSS!

Question 6

does kidney disease cause scrotal edema?

Accepted Answer

Certain types can.: Certain types of kidney disease, like nephrotic syndrome, can lead to tissue edema, often evident in the scrotum. In nephrotic sydrome, loss of protein in the urine due to defects in the kidney podocytes leads to to movement of fluid from the bloodstream into the tissues. Retention of sodium and water worsen the edema, which occurs throughout the body.

Question 7

why does kidney disease cause anemia? epo?

Accepted Answer

Anemia in CKD: Chronic kidney disease (ckd) anemia is caused by the diseased kidneys not being able to make the hormone, erythropoietin (e). E stimulates the bone marrow to make new red blood cells. Epogen (epoetin alfa) is a man made drug that replicates e's affects on the bone marrow and is given to both CKD and dialysis patients to treat their anemia.

Question 8

what causes chronic kidney disease?

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Many things: leading causes are diabetes and high blood pressure, autoimmune disease (like Lupus) affects the kidney and congenital diseases also.  toxic chemicals and drugs can harm the renal system. You should review your case with your physician to determine the proper investigation and treatment

Question 9

might kidney disease be a reason for collapsing and fainting?

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Renal disease: Collapsing and fainting are rarely caused by renal disease. You need to go to an er if these are frequent problems to get evaluated with some blood work to see if the results can diagnose the presence of any kidney disease or the cause of your problem. You should probably see a cardiologist or a neurologist to find the cause of your symptoms. Good luck.

Question 10

what causes kidney disease and the subsequently need for dialysis?

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Lots of causes: There are many causes for chronic kidney disease (ckd). Most common that i see for patients that need dialysis access are diabetes and poorly controlled high blood pressure. Another fairly common one is an inherited condition called polycystic kidney disease. Other causes include immunologic diseases which attack the kidneys, and anatomic problems that cause blockage of the kidneys.

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