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Doctor insights on: Kidney Damage

Not exactly: The main idea is to prevent damage to kidneys from medicines and other causes. However, medicines are used to treat a specific cause. So, depending on cause we choose medicine. No medicine can be given a blanket statement of being good for kidney function. Not even drinking lots of water. Even liberal water could cause overload problems in patients with kidney, liver, or heart disease. ...Read more

See below: There are many causes of kidney damage/injury. Some are reversible and some are not. If its an allergic reaction to a medication, this injury is generally reversible. If its damage to the kidney from a disease called diabetic nephropathy, it may be progressive injury and irreversible. ...Read more

Many possible causes: Medical conditions such as diabetes, long-standing hypertension, glomerulonephritis--i.e. inflammation of the filtering units of the kidneys often leads to kidney damage. Certain medications (e.g. anti-inflammatory meds, certain antibiotics (aminoglycosides), certain chemicals, prolonged obstruction of urine flow and prolonged dehydration or poor blood flow can cause kidney damage as well. ...Read more

Unfortunately...: It is not hard to damage the kidneys. High blood pressure, diabetes, atherosclerosis, cancer, infections, medications & stones are a few of the many potential threats. The kidney has a great deal of reserve function, which is protective to us, but allows kidney damage to occur silently without symptoms. Once they fail, dialysis can sustain us for awhile, but a kidney transplant becomes necessary. ...Read more

Labs: Will need urine and lab tests.

Kidney damage signs: There are two simple tests to see if you have kidney problems. One is an urine analysis. If you have protein or red blood cells in your urine, there may be a problem with your kidneys. The other way is to have a blood test to see what the BUN and creatinine levels are. If they are elevated, you should see a nephrologist to find out why and what can be done about it. Goo luck. ...Read more

Mostly no symptoms: Chronic kidney disease may not have any symptoms until late stage. Acute kidney injury- decreased urine output. ...Read more

See below: Depends on the extent of damage and calculation of gfr. If GFR is lesss than 10 you may need dialysis. Anything above that value, may produce symptoms of fatigue, anorexia, nausea. Other signs as kidneys fail include anemia, bone damage, high blood pressure, and acid build up in blood. These usually occur in stages. Bone "damage" andanemia can occur below 40-50 gfr. Other symptoms generally below 20. ...Read more

Varies widely.: The symptoms & signs of kidney failure vary widely. It depends on the degree of kidney underfunction, the onset, the cause, & the duration. If gradual, there may be no initial symptoms. Sometimes there is blood in the urine & flank pain. Ultimately, hypertension, swelling & uremia results: anorexia, nausea, vomiting, pericarditis, peripheral neuropathy, and central nervous system abnormalities. ...Read more

Depends on your age: Depends what caused the kidney damage and your age. Some blood tests will indicate the degree of any damage. ...Read more

Good question: You should be concerned and seek medical help if you have diminished urine output, you are swelling and gaining weight, you have headaches due to high blood pressure, visual changes, have blood in the urine or difficulty urinating, foul smelling urine, pain in your sides etc. The list is longer, but these are the most common symptoms. ...Read more

Sometimes none: If damage occurs in one kidney, usually no symptoms are noted. For instance a tumor or a non-painful stone (asymptomatic). Also, if damage is not severe, a person usually does not feel it. In severe damage, people usually complain of edema, fatigue, poor appetite, and vomiting. ...Read more

LONG-TERM MEDICATION: It depends on the medications you are currently taking, the dosages and any underlying health problems i.e. Diabetes. You need to have close follow up with your doctor with frequent lab testing every 4-6 mths. Normally you will have symptoms if a medication is causing problems. IE liver irritation from Lamisil (terbinafine) can cause itching and jaundice. It is critical to follow up and be monitored. ...Read more

Not reported: Msm, methylsulfonylmethane is an inert product sold as a dietary supplement. There are no known medical uses and the fda has not approved it for any applications. That being said, no reports of kidney damage were identifiable on a rapid search of the literature. ...Read more

No it does not: No Cialis does not cause kidney damage. ...Read more

Possible: It can cause kidney stones and subsequent kidney prob ...Read more

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. ...Read more

Probably not: Unless UR prone to certain types of kidney stones. Wonder why UR taking 10 times recommended dose? 1000 units daily should plenty. Save your money. ...Read more

Decreased urination: Decreased urine output, change in urine colors, nausea, fatigue and signs of kidney failure. ...Read more

Pain pills kidney: Aspirin, tylenol.

Vague: Kidney failure is notorious for causing very vague nebulous symptoms sometimes like, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, decreased appetite, metallic taste in the mouth, etc. Unless someone looks at the blood test results, it might be hard to pin these non-specific symptoms on to kidney failure. I have a more comprehensive list on my blog at http://www. Kidneydoctorbradenton. Org/2013/04/what-are-signs-and-. ...Read more

Signs of kidney dama: There are no classic signs of kidney damage, kidney damage can occur silently. Recurrent uti's, specially pyelonephritis can lead to chronic kidney damage, long standing obstruction of the urinary tract, urinary reflux into the kidneys, congenital and hereditary abnormalities like polycystic kidneys, congenital obstruction (upj), glomerulonephritis. ...Read more

No kidney damage: Prognosis is favorable without kidneys being affected. But lungs should certainly be watched very closely. Treatment options are favorable. Please ask her to work on stress management. This is vital as stress-emotional/physical/situational-can make disease worse. This is not theoretical. This is fact. ...Read more

Should not: Ingestion of large amounts of protein (for example protein supplements) should not have any deleterious effects on kidney function if you have normal kidneys. Proteins are broken down and then removed through the kidneys. Therefore, high protein diets tend to make the kidneys work harder and should be avoided in patients with preexisting kidney disease. ...Read more