Question 1

is drinking very little water when you have kidney problems safe?

Accepted Answer

Depends: In some advanced kidney disease less water may be necessary.  In earlier forms of kidney disease more water may be best.  You should followup with your physician for this question to determine which is right for you.

Question 2

does diabetes cause kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diabetes causes several kidney problems ANS one of the leading causes of end stage renal disease requiring dialysis.

Question 3

could not drinking enough cause kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Most common problem is development of kidney stones due to hyper-concentration of urine ; crystallisation of urinary salts. Also increase risk f urinary infections which could ascend from bladder, cause pyelonephritis ; damage kidneys.

Question 4

if you have kidney problems and drink too much water what can happen?

Accepted Answer

Water intake: There is evidence that moderately increased fluid intake, above two liters daily, “may in fact benefit the kidney.” it is recommended in cases where patients have had kidney stones. However, aggressively increasing fluid intake is not recommended.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: diabetic kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Poor fuction: The diabetes Melitus affects the part of the kidney which filter urine. These are called glomeruli. The dibetese causes the fine blood vessel in the glomeruli to close down, resuting in that filterstion function gradualy decreases to a point that both kidneys stop working. Therefore  urine accumulates in the blood. it can be detected by doing blood tests( urea,creatinine).
This is permanant.

Question 6

can drinking coffee if your a young teen cause any kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

NO: No; it might make them urinate more and a lot of coffee can cause bladder irritation but not kidney problems.

Question 7

can back and leg pains be a sign of kidney problems if a person is diabetic?

Accepted Answer

NO.: Diabetics can get kidney problems and also have low back pain + leg pain, but the latter occurring do not cause or are from a kidney problem. Coincidental most likely.

Question 8

what is  good "cure" for kidney problems for a type 1 diabetic for 39 years?

Accepted Answer

BG control: In people with dm and kidney problems, good control of blood sugar is essential. Controlling BP to under 120/80 is also key. Finally, especially if your urine contains detectable protein, medications called ace inhibitors (or related arbs) slow progression to renal failure. Discuss with your pcp or endocrinologist- they should be very familiar with this. Existing damage may not be fully reversible.

Question 9

what tests can be conducted to rule out kidney problems in a person who has diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Urine and Blood: When visiting your primary care doctor, the doctor can perform simple urine and blood test to rule out kidney problems. The doctor can check your urine for protein or your creatinine on your blood tests to rule out kidney problems.

Question 10

what are my options if i have diabetes and kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Control diabetes: This will slow progress. If advanced disease then options would include dialysis and transplant.

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