Question 1

is the cyst or toenail fungus causing pain in my feet when i put my feet down, do i need a biopsy for my feet?been seeing a foot doctor and showed him the cyst,can toenail fungus cause pain?cant get meds cause of liver and kidney issues,why the pain?

Accepted Answer

: I am confused and concerned. You told podiatrist about everything and he ignored   the problem?   Fungus toenails only hurt when ingrown nail. If you are having pain and the doctor ignored you , seek another podiatrist and get proper care

Question 2

sharp pains in chest, shoulder blade, upper/lower abdomen, middle/lower back and kidney areas. deep breathes and laying down made it worse.

Accepted Answer

Exam Time: Your symptoms are diffuse and could reflect several different processes. You should see a medical practitioner to sort them out. You might have a lung issue, like a partially collapsed lung, a kidney problem, other abdominal problems like ulcer, appendicitis or colon irritation, and/or muscle strains. This is a good time to see a health professional.

Question 3

constant left side pain from middle left side back and flank pain winding down my left side into my left lower abdomen. i feel this pain more severely after sex. i feel pain in my left side of pelvis also. i have a history of kidney stones and uti. ?

Accepted Answer

Best to be seen: I would see your PCP -sounds reminiscent of a kidney stones  Best Wishes

Question 4

diagnosing kidney or liver issues?

Accepted Answer

Blood test.: See your doctor and get blood test called comprehensive metabolic panel done. It will give information and help in diagnosis of liver or kidney disease.

Question 5

how do you know if your liver or kidney is going out?

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Need evaluation: If you mean by "going out" not functioning well.  There are several blood tests that will give an answer.  Specific kidney tests include the blood creatinine, bun, and electrolytes.  Specific liver function tests include liver enzymes called transaminases and bilirubin.  There are of course symptoms related to dysfunction of each of these organs, including retention of fluid and swelling.

Question 6

what should i do to decrease my chances of kidney /liver problems?

Accepted Answer

Usually separate : For kidney diseases, keep your blood pressure and diabetes under control if you have either disease.  For liver disease, avoid alcoholism.

Question 7

what are signs to look for regarding kidney or liver problems/failure?

Accepted Answer

Look for Swelling: Edema happens in both kidney and liver disease. However, edema could happens in other conditions too like in heart failure.  In liver failure, the skin and eye white turn yellow. In kidney failure, the skin turns to earthy look.  In both, however, blood work is the only way to make the diagnosis of either kidney or liver disease.

Question 8

information about kidney's, please. how well do they age compared to liver?

Accepted Answer

FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE : As you get older there may be some loss of kidney function, more so if you have diabetes and/or hypertension.Liver on the other hand is more durable and keep working perfectly unless you are a heavy drinker or have any kind of hepatits and drugs use.
So here you have it.

Question 9

if i've overdosed before, will my liver / kidneys be permanently damaged?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: liver and kidney have the ability to heal with time

Question 10

hemorroids n fissurri taking pain killler for is bad for my kidney n liver?

Accepted Answer

Pain meds: for short term of acute pain, pains killers should be fine, but long term use can eventually lead to possible organ issues, not to mention an addiction.

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Is the cyst or toenail fungus causing pain in my feet when i put my feet down, do i need a biopsy for my feet?been seeing a foot doctor and showed him the cyst,can toenail fungus cause pain?cant get meds cause of liver and kidney issues,why the pain?

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Sharp pains in chest, shoulder blade, upper/lower abdomen, middle/lower back and kidney areas. deep breathes and laying down made it worse.

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Constant left side pain from middle left side back and flank pain winding down my left side into my left lower abdomen. i feel this pain more severely after sex. i feel pain in my left side of pelvis also. i have a history of kidney stones and uti. ?

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Diagnosing kidney or liver issues?

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How do you know if your liver or kidney is going out?

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What should i do to decrease my chances of kidney /liver problems?

A member asked:

What are signs to look for regarding kidney or liver problems/failure?

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Information about kidney's, please. how well do they age compared to liver?

A member asked:

If i've overdosed before, will my liver / kidneys be permanently damaged?

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Hemorroids n fissurri taking pain killler for is bad for my kidney n liver?

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