Question 1

i have had pain in the kidney region for about 2 months i have had pills for the inflammation and painkillers, the inflammation has gone but i still h?

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Question incomplete: If you still have pain the inflammation has not completely disappeared and you may need reevaluation by your doctor.  Go see them.

Question 2

i have pain in the kidney region. i went to the doctor and he checked the urine. it was clean. does this mean there is no problem with the kidney?

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No :   You can have a normal urinalysis with kidney diseases there are problems like kidney cysts and stones and other diseases that don't always show an abnormal urinalysisnot all urinary tract infections show up on a simple your else's they can require more Vance testing or culture to show up

Question 3

what is the medical term for the upper region of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Kidney terms.: upper pole of the kidney.

Question 4

what happens when henle is shortened, to the extent that they could not reach the medullary region of the kidney?

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Question unclear: Loop of henle is part of an individual nephron (1 immion/kidney) & situated between glomerulus (mini filter) in kidney cortex & collecting duct in kidney medulla. Nephron cells would form into a cyst if obstructed or perhaps as u say "could not reach medullary region".

Question 5

why the area of focal cortical thickens in midpolar region of left kidney. what can be the result & how can it be treated ?

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Dromedary hump?: A common cause of focal kidney thickening of the left kidney is a normal anatomic variant called a dromedary hump. However, suspicious areas that might represent tumor or areas of infection often need a ct scan with contrast or ultrasound with  intravenous contrast to make sure a more serious problem is not present.

Question 6

for 6 days now on and off ive been getting this intense sharp shooting pain in my kidney region. ive also been having bm's several times a day.

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: Could be due to a tummy bug giving you the above mentioned symptoms
Make sure that you drink heaps of fluid (not just water) to keep yourself hydrated and to replace what you are losing
If symptoms get worse or continue till next week you might need to see your doctor for review and further assessment as needed
Hope you get well soon.

Question 7

what is focal cortical thining and slight caliectasis in the region when it comes to the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

Scarring: Essentially both findings relate to scarring of part of the kidney, possibly due to an old infection or other prior insult to the kidney.

Question 8

i had passed a kidney stone about a week ago and i feel a lot better but i am left with a pain still in my right blatter region, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

It can be: passing a kidney stone can cause spasm of the ureter and bladder for up to 10 days after passage. Your pain may be normal. If it doesn't go away, gets worse, or you develop fever, call your doctor. Hope this helps!

Question 9

i am 48 years old and my right kidney has a 15mm simple cortical cyst in the upper pole region.in left , 11mm cyst  in interpolar regn. no hydronephro?

Accepted Answer

See below: These types of cysts usually don't represent a problem clinically.  Let your doctor know they're there for surveillance purposes.

Question 10

what could happen to a person if kidney stones become lodged in the pelvic region of the kidney?

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Here is some...: Anatomical configuration of renal pelvis and the  size of stone decide the varying pattern of stone-related symptoms ranging from no symptom to excruciating unbearable pain depending on the degree of blockage from acting as a ball valve.  So, consult urologist for individual, situational stone-related symptoms and management.

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I have had pain in the kidney region for about 2 months i have had pills for the inflammation and painkillers, the inflammation has gone but i still h?

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I have pain in the kidney region. i went to the doctor and he checked the urine. it was clean. does this mean there is no problem with the kidney?

A member asked:

What is the medical term for the upper region of the kidney?

A member asked:

What happens when henle is shortened, to the extent that they could not reach the medullary region of the kidney?

A member asked:

Why the area of focal cortical thickens in midpolar region of left kidney. what can be the result & how can it be treated ?

A member asked:

For 6 days now on and off ive been getting this intense sharp shooting pain in my kidney region. ive also been having bm's several times a day.

A member asked:

What is focal cortical thining and slight caliectasis in the region when it comes to the kidneys.

A member asked:

I had passed a kidney stone about a week ago and i feel a lot better but i am left with a pain still in my right blatter region, is this normal?

A member asked:

I am 48 years old and my right kidney has a 15mm simple cortical cyst in the upper pole region.in left , 11mm cyst in interpolar regn. no hydronephro?

A member asked:

What could happen to a person if kidney stones become lodged in the pelvic region of the kidney?

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