Question 1

what is bulky  kidney?

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Bulky kidney: That is not a normal descriptive terms to describe the kidney. It is unclear if bulky kidney means a kidney which is lobular in contour a normal variant or a kidney which is mildly larger than the other kidney or if it's a kidney that is  blocked and has hydronephrosis. You should ask your doctor to further explain.

Question 2

why are my kidney hurting?

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Depends.: Back pain may be caused by many different conditions, including kidney diseases.  If the kidneys are involved, it is usually because of an obstructing stone, inflamation, infection or reflux of urine.  Foreign bodies like  ureter stent often lead to pain.  Before labeling kidney pain, you should have appropriate history, physical and an imaging study to determine the location.

Question 3

what are kidney scans used for?

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Multiple reasons: Kidney scans are used to diagnose kidney diseases such as kidney stones, obstructed kidneys, kidney cancer, and overall kidney function.

Question 4

what causes a swallened kidney?

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See answer. : "swollen kidney" is a vague term but most common causes would be a kidney infection (pyelonephritis) or obstruction (hydronephrosis) of the kidney (e.g. Stone, tumor, urinary retention).

Question 5

what makes you keep having kidney pains?

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Kidney problems.: If it is just back pain around the kidneys,they it could also be musculoskeletal, nerve, or skin pain. If it is definitely kidney pain, then it is caused by some kidney problem, e.g. a kidney infection, kidney stones, kidney cysts, other kidney disease. Since these might be very serious, you should see your doctor as soon as possible to get this diagnosed and treated.

Question 6

what is the solntion of kidney swellling?

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Depends on the cause: Kidney "swelling" is another term for hydronephrosis.  Tis condition can only be diagnosed by an x-ray (typically a ct, mri, or ultrasound).  If the swelling represents true obstruction and there is kidney function loss because of that blockage - surgery is indicated to restore good drainage and preserve function.  Tis can often be accomplished by minimally invasive surgery.

Question 7

what causes pelvocaliectasis of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Pelvicaliectasis of the kidney is dilation of the spaces in the kidney where urine goes prior to passage into the ureter (kidney tube) and bladder.  This can indicate a possible obstruction downstream from the kidney (stone or congenital narrowing of the ureter) or possibly can be a normal anatomic variant.  Talk to your doctor, especially if you have any pain, to determine appropriate testing.

Question 8

is selling a kidney dengerous to the donnor?

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Selling kidney: The real danger is getting a kidney from someone without proper screening to check compatibility, presence of HIV, etc...

Question 9

my creatinin is 1.40 is this a kidney illnes ?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, serum creatinine of 1.4 mg/dl is abnormal so you likely have mild renal insufficiency. You should not concern much if this number is not new compared with previous years. However, if this is a new (acute) finding, e.g. last year 1.0 mg/dl and now 1.4 mg/dl, you should see a kidney specialist (nephrologist) for the appropriate assessment.

Question 10

what do the kidneys do?

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Several functions: Kidneys have several functions which include:  1) maintain electrolytes in the blood to be compatible with life, 2) excrete excess electrolytes, water, and toxins the body needs to get rid of, 3) synthesize erythropoietin (a hormone that stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells).

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