I went to the hospital last night because I was having contractions. Well come to find out they were brought on by a UTI. My 3rd one this pregnancy. They also found protein in my urine along with high blood pressure "the start of preeclampsia" and last but not least crystals in my urine "they are calcium" My question is how fast can these crystals turn into a stone? The reason I ask is I have been having this awful pain in my right side around the kidney area, and it hurts to the point that I want to cry.. It is starting to get uncomfortable when I go the the bathroom as well.. The doctor ordered me to do a 24 hour urinalysis, to see what all is really going on, and how bad everything is. I just dont think I can handle this pain for that long of a time. Not with me being pregnant.. Please anybody what can I do to help comfort this pain? "30weeks pregnant"
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Please help! My hands, arms, stomach, thighs, & feet are all swollen and puffy. I know it’s not fat because it feels almost like a water balloon. I have gone from a size 7 to 13/14 in just a year and have gained 40 lbs. I have not changed my diet or eating habits…if anything I am eating healthier than I ever have. The doctors cannot seem to figure out what is wrong, and just give up. I’m tired all the time, and my muscles ache. I had a kidney stone a few months ago, but everything started before that. Does anyone have any advise on what to do from here? It’s becoming very frustrating.
I have had my thyroid checked, blood sugar, & have had a urinalysis done to check my kidneys. All came back ok. I’ve also tried taking water pills and drinking about 1 liter or more a day for two weeks…I didn’t pee any more than I usually do.
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i think i have kidney stones, and im not ment to smoke so if i go to the doctors and have to take a urinalysis that will show up that i smoke i will be dead, so yeah, does anyone know if urinalysis for kidney stones would show that you smoke?
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My basset hound, Maggie, is 4 years and 7 months old. I took her to the veterinarian yesterday thinking she had a urinary tract infection so the doctor did a urinalysis on her and said that I would definitely have to switch her diet since her PH is at a 9 and the proper level is supposed to be a 7. She also told me that she was going to do an x-ray on her to see if she had any kidney stones. To my relief she didn’t but the doctor took me into a private room and then showed me the x-ray depicting a more serious condition. She said she noticed an abnormality that she found in her spine. I don’t remember what the vet called it but she said that her spine is fusing together and that my dog would have to be put on Glucosamine Chondrodant that would help her with her joints but that her back had severe arthritis. She said that it could get to the point of my dog eventually becoming handicapped or possibly even paralyzed. How many people have experienced this issue and is there anything I can do to prevent it from worsening? What should I expect and how long should I expect her to lead a normal life? The vet wouldn’t say. She is my baby and even the thought of this happening to her just tears me up inside. Any advice?
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I had pretty uncomfortable pain in my left kidney that felt like a bad kidney infection. I went to doctor and they did a urinalysis and it came back normal. This lasted for about 3 days and the last day it burned a little when I peed. Then the pain went away. My kidney felt a little sore after the burning. I get this every once in a while and I get very confused because I think it’s a bad infection. but the tests come back good. Does anyone know what this could possibly be?
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