Question 1

show picture where are the kidneys located in which part of the body

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Basic anatomy: They are located deep behind the intestines (retroperitoneal). From the back, they are blanketed by multiple layers of muscle.  See http://education.Yahoo.Com/reference/gray/subjects/subject/253 which gives another view and more information. Note that "kidney pain" does not always correlate with the actual location of kidneys, as in other visceral organs.

Question 2

can kidney stones do any perment damage on any part of my body?

Accepted Answer

Slight chance: If kidney stones are either due to chronic (longterm) infection in the kidney or if they cause the ureter to be blocked, then yes, they can cause long term damage to the kidney. You should consult with your urologist to see if the proper tests have been done to check for these conditions.

Question 3

does organic stevia consumption of one to two servings daily cause any known health problems in the short term or long term? i do not know if stevia is bad for the liver, kidneys, or other organs and body systems?

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: I do not recommend any so called health food/medicine products for they are unregulated.

Question 4

part of my body wanted to go numb a few after one of my kidneys had a sharp pain i managed to avoid that but now months later i lost some of my hearing, arms a bit weak starting to lose my voice help?

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Needs consult: Any unexplained numbness and in particular weakness require rapid assessment by a qualified physician.  You should contact your primary care physician or a neurologist soon.  These are not the kind of symptoms that you can ignore.

Question 5

is it possible to dmg lower back(couple of inches above waist) by falling on hard edge of trampoline and what does that part of body control/paralyze?

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Yes: If you have weakness or numbness in your legs, or trouble holding your bladder, you should be seen.

Question 6

is it possible to donate part of your kidney and live without any complications?

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Whole kidney: You can donate a single kidney if you are healthy and have 2 kidneys.

Question 7

should i get a tube put in my kidney they already blew up part of it and an 8 still remains this has been 2 months. i have a very painful stint.

Accepted Answer

See below: Your question is very confusing, but it appears you have kidney stones and the doctor has done lithotripsy to break up the stones, and the stent is to ensure the stones come out and do not obstruct urine flow. Stents can cause irritation.Follow instructions from your doctor.

Question 8

what part of vagina does kidney stent goes in?

Accepted Answer

Wrong Anatomy: The double j stent has one end coiled into the bladder and the other going into the collecting part of the kidney.  The stent is not related to the vagina.

Question 9

why is a transplanted kidney located in the lower part of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

R or L lower quad: The old kidneys are not removed and the transplant is usually placed in right or left lower quadrant in the abdomen.  For the transplanted kidney to function it needs to have an artery and a vein for blood supply.  The renal artery and vein are usually connected to the recipient's external iliac artery and vein.  The urine needs to be transpported via ureter to the recipients's bladder.

Question 10

what effects can losing a kidney have on the body-can it cause fatigue, or affect the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Single kidney: Loss of one kidney should have no effect on bodily functions. You can live a normal life with one kidney. The one exception would be of you had faling kidneys. In that situation every bit of healthy kidney tissue is needed to maintain kidney functions, so loss of an entire kidney could have a significant consequence. Fatigue and even immune dysfunction could occur with more severe kidney failure.

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