Question 1

what diet is for kidney problems?

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Depends on problem: Diet restriction depends on the problem.  Chronic kidney disease- usually sodium, potassium, and some protein restriction; possibly phosphorus restriction. Stone disease usually increased water intake. Always check with your doctor and may be nephrologist before making any changes in the diet.

Question 2

how do i know if i have kidney problems?

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Kidneys: One often does not feel any kidney symptoms. Kidney disease is discovered in blood tests usually.

Question 3

can small children have kidney problems?

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No: Short stature in and of itself is not associated with kidney problems in general.

Question 4

what symptoms are common in kidney problems?

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Plenty: Decreased urine output may or may not be seen, change in urine color possible, fatigue, swelling, chest pain. Depends on the severity of kidney problems. Please see a more comprehensive list here: 
http://www.Kidneydoctorbradenton.Org/2013/04/what-are-signs-and-symptoms-of-ckd.Html.

Question 5

what are common kidney problems in children?

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More specific: Please be more specific - give more symptoms that the child is experiencing.

Question 6

how to determine you are having kidney problems?

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See a doc: And get your kidney numbers checked. Here is a comprehensive article on how physicians check for kidney disease:
http://www.Kidneydoctorbradenton.Org/2013/03/how-do-physicians-check-your-kidneys.Html.

Question 7

how do you get kidney problems at a young age? 17...

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Depends: Young people can get kidney  infections or stones. They can have problems such as cysts or inflammation (glomerulonephritis) or tumors.

Question 8

what are typical signs of kidney problems or failure?

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Plenty: Decreased urine output may or may not be seen, change in urine color possible, fatigue, swelling, chest pain. Depends on the severity of kidney problems. Please see a more comprehensive list here: 
http://www.Kidneydoctorbradenton.Org/2013/04/what-are-signs-and-symptoms-of-ckd.Html.

Question 9

do kidney problems affect any other organs in the body?

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Yes: Yes.  Certain kidney(renal) problems can affect every other organ and body system from your skin to your heart.  If you believe you have a kidney "problem" you should seek medical counsel from your primary care physician.

Question 10

how long can a pt. take lithium before. they have kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Depends....: Lithium use can cause damage to your kidneys. Regular lithium blood levels together with kidney function tests like creatinine and GFR will assist in determining the right dose as well as finding early signs of liver damage which may require stopping lithium. Your md should be monitoring this regularly. You and your md need to work as a team.

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