Question 1

i have been suffering massive lower back pain and i also have had shooting pain were my kidneys are and it hurts when i take deep breath am i in troub?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: You could have a kidney stone.  Are you having blood in your urine? It  makes sense to see your doctor

Question 2

is breath that smells like urine a symptom of kidney disease?

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Urine breath: Patients who are uremic and not on dialysis try to excrete their increase blood urea nitrogen through their lungs. That is what causes their breath to smell similar to urine. Have that person see a nephrologist to assess the state his kidney function. His breath is a sign of advanced kidney disease.

Question 3

does having fishy breath automatically mean you have chronic kidney disease? 22 y.o. female in good health.

Accepted Answer

No: There is no specific odor associated with ckd.

Question 4

my glucose level is 97, chloride 109 and carbon dioxode 21. it's hard to breath sometimes. arethese signs of kidney disease?

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No: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, the data you provided is not relevant to kidney function. Serum creatinine and urine protein are better tests.    
Wish you good health!

Question 5

whenever i take a deep breath my back on the both sides hurt. does this have to do with kidney prob. i think the hurt is where the kidney is located?

Accepted Answer

Your back pain: may be at the same level as your Kidneys,but that doesn't mean the pain is coming FROM your kidneys.It is much more likely to be back pain or possibly pleuritic chest pain ( from irritation of the lung lining).Seek medical attention if this pain persists.

Question 6

the side effects of taking daily lysine, like kidney failure and nephritis, how often they occur, what can i do not to suffer this consecuences?

Accepted Answer

Why lysine?: Good sources of lysine are high-protein foods such as eggs, red meat, lamb, pork, and poultry, soy, beans and peas, cheese and fish such as cod and sardines. There has been a case report of fanconi's syndrome due to long term use of high dose lysine, but no other renal impairment. Not recommended to be taken if you already have renal impairment. Stop taking supplements and eat a healthy diet.

Question 7

can woman who donates a kidney live normal life? what care must she take?risk in pregnancy? is there lowered life expectancy? risk of kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most of us need one well-functioning kidney to live normally.  However, one needs to think seriously before deciding to become a living donor.  After all, it is a major surgery (mortality rate 2-3 in 10,000) and it requires general anesthesia.  Recent studies have shown that former donors do have slightly higher chance of pregnancy-related complications (e.g. pre-eclampsia).

Question 8

how long does it take for an elderly person to die of kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Very variable: Untreated acute kidney failure can result in death within a few days. Many people, including elderly, with chronic kidney failure can live for many years. Patient's nephrologist is best person to advise.

Question 9

how long is it supposed to it take for an elderly person to die from kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Months to years: Depending on co-conditions.

Question 10

how long does it take for somone with microalbumin to progress to kidney failure.

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Renal failure time: Your question is difficult to answer. Most patients with proteinuria (p) have diabetes, although other diseases cause p. There are drugs to treat and reduce p, such as ace-i, arb and direct renin inhibitors. These also lower bp. Control of BP and glucose levels are crucial to prevent renal failure. Ask your physician to refer you to a nephrologist for more information. Good luck.

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I have been suffering massive lower back pain and i also have had shooting pain were my kidneys are and it hurts when i take deep breath am i in troub?

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Is breath that smells like urine a symptom of kidney disease?

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Does having fishy breath automatically mean you have chronic kidney disease? 22 y.o. female in good health.

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My glucose level is 97, chloride 109 and carbon dioxode 21. it's hard to breath sometimes. arethese signs of kidney disease?

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Whenever i take a deep breath my back on the both sides hurt. does this have to do with kidney prob. i think the hurt is where the kidney is located?

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The side effects of taking daily lysine, like kidney failure and nephritis, how often they occur, what can i do not to suffer this consecuences?

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Can woman who donates a kidney live normal life? what care must she take?risk in pregnancy? is there lowered life expectancy? risk of kidney failure?

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How long does it take for an elderly person to die of kidney failure?

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How long is it supposed to it take for an elderly person to die from kidney failure?

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How long does it take for somone with microalbumin to progress to kidney failure.

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