kidney stones and fluid retention

The answer is that the problem is potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a physician. Fluid retention, kidney failure and heart faiilure are potential etiologies, although uncommon at age 30. From your observations, it is difficult to determine if the problem is edema (caused by fluid retention) or simple swelling of the feet, secondary to exercise.

Hi there, In medullary sponge kidney disease there is fluid retention in the ducts of your kidneys. Diet and exercise can lessen the severity of kidney stones which may form. Organic diet may be helpful. A diet low in high protein foods like meat, low in high oxalate foods like spinach, rhubarb, peanuts, and low in sodium may help. A diet high in fiber like fruits, vegetables can be very helpful. Vitamin A is helpful in preventing the formation of stones.

Hello, Since the kindey stone is 7 mm, so the symptoms seem unrelated to the kidney stones. Since you are having pedal or leg edema, hence your cardiac, liver and kidney functions need to be assessed for which I suggest you to consult a physician immediately. Abdominal causes like irritable bowel syndrome can also cause such symptoms. Common symptoms include abdominal cramping or pain, bloating and gassiness, and altered bowel habits(alternate constipation and loose stools).

I’ve been taking Meloxicam for many years. It’s never put weight on me. I don’t believe that is a side effect either. It’s the menopause not the meloxicam.

2008 he has had a bypass in May 2009 he is retaining fluid and we dont seem to be getting any answers as to why this is. Has anyone else had this problem. He has had all the tests going and still they cannot find hown this is happening.

The Urecholine medication is to help you to empty your bladder. As this does not seem to be working well for you, I would suggest that you contact the person who prescribed this to you. Have you been given directions when to take this medication? Some medications interact with other ones as well as interacting with some foods, alcohol and tobacco. As you are seeing the urologist on Friday, you should discuss this with him. Hope you get on OK. Best wishes.

m just a patient like you, but please stop back and let us know what your docs say regarding your test results, etc. Kidney stones can cause pain and sometimes not show up, too, like mine. But usually they do. Actually a CT Scan w/o dye is the gold standard for finding them unlike ultrasound or CT with dye. But, I guess the dye would show other areas of blockage maybe . not sure.

If you have been having kidney issues and fluid retention - that's enough to explain the ankle swelling and pain. That's the most common place to have fluid retention, and it can be very painful. Elevate your feet above your heart to help your body get rid of the fluid. Of course reduce sodium and try gentle massage (of the ankles) The sensation in your calf might need to be seen, as it can be a symptom of a blood clot. I wish you the best.

Prevention strategies for kidney stones include - Increasing your daily fluid intake and taking the recommended daily allowance of calcium. Increase your fluid intake to the point where your urine volume reaches 2.5 litres a day. This may mean drinking up to 3 litres a day, if you live in a hot, dry climate or if you are involved in strenuous physical activity. Increasing urine volume decreases the concentration of minerals in the urine. This makes it less likely that a stone will form.

These agents aren't known to cause kidney stones. Most kidney stones in the US are caused by our diet which is rich in meat protein. Calcium supplementation does increase the risk of kidney stones. As far as the blood pressure goes, he should probably have his dose of the lisinopril reduced. Alternatively, there are other agents such as calcium channel blockers, beta blockers or Angiotensine receptor blockers that can also be tried. I would probably avoid diuretics at this point.

In males it can be due to obstruction due to enlarged prostate due to benign prostatic hypertrophy (often called BPH) or infection of the prostate( prostatitis), any blockage in the flow of urine like any scar tissue, injury (as in a car wreck or bad fall), blood clots, infection, tumors in the pelvic region, and stones, infection or due to disruption of the delicate and complex system of nerves that connects the urinary tract with the brain and the nervous system.

Unfortunately, you have to do both. Take the Lasix at home....the fluid retention will slow build up. And then you have to check yourself into the hospital for about a week of liquid Lasix.

The reason I ask is because I have neurofibromatosis and a bone tumor disorder along with history of kidney stones and will probably need many more CTs in the future.

Do check your diet. One high in calcium (cheese, milk, yoghurt) and fats can lead to kidney stones. Also you must drink water to keep the kidneys hydrated and efficient. My male friend gets them often and I have watched him go through them and the advice above is what the doctor's tell him every time.

m only peeing 4 times in a 24hr period and its only 200 milliliters max during this time also I can only eat a few bites of food a day having lower back pain on both sides extremely fatigued and I do have a history of gallstones with gallbladder removed and kidney stones what is wrong

She does not feel bad and has a healthy appetite and is not showing any other unusual symptoms other than the fluid and the occasional cough. We are going back today for him to take another look. I have read so much about fluid retention - I am worried sick! I am afraid of possible heart, kidney, or liver disease. Is there anything minor that could be causing this problem? What should I expect from the vet today?

Ask your doctor about compression stockings to keep the fluid out. When you don't have to stand, sit with your feet up, and whenever you can, put your feet above the level of your heart to help drain the fluid. Check with your doctor, but I'm pretty sure you should be following a low sodium diet to help. Definitely check this first with your doctor, but they may want you on a fluid restricted diet, in which case drinking extra fluids would be harmful.

I am at my wits end and have no idea what else to do. I had my first kidney stones when i was 19. They first put a stent inside to help with the passing but later found out that they weren't going anywheres caue they were sitting in a pocket in my kidneys. they did Lipo and they i was sent on my way. Well for the past 12 years i had more stones returned and nothing really done expect given meds to help the pain.(which most times didn't help).

So you should get a ultrasound, CT scan done and also some urine and blood tests. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

The obstruction can be due to abnormality of structures since birth, stones or diseases like tumors. So you should get done an ultrasound, CT scan and also urine examination and kidney function tests. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.

The obstruction can be due to abnormality of structures since birth, stones or diseases like tumors. So you should get done an ultrasound, CT scan and also urine examination and kidney function tests. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

I have this problem again that my feet are swelling up again, around my ankles and up my legs - I was in hospital a few weeks ago - and found that my kidneys were dehydrated, I am on the fluid retention pill, and I do drink lots of water, I finding it very sore and uncomfortable to walk, I have a blood condition called Polycythaemia Vera, and is unsure wither this problem is related, or related to Fibromyalgia, do anyone have a clue, when I was last in hospital, they tested my heart and that was

Hi- I suffered from kidney stones this past year, had to have lithroscopy for one and have several small ones left in both kidneys. I had my calcium tested over several months, the levels have come back 10, 10.2 and now 10.6. After this last one, I had my PTH level tested and it was 10. I would assume that I have had high calcium for some time and am producing stones (stone analysis indicated calcium stones).

One big problem is the edema in both legs, I also suffer from neuropathy and atrophy in both legs and hips, (now beginning in arms) and use a metal crutch to walk and a wheel chair. This is made worse by the fluid retention. I would like to be able to talk with people who are going thru similar things, or know people who have MSK.

If there is no infection than your dog has kidney damage or kidney failure, and you will have to treat agressively to save the kidneys by using Sub Q fluid therapy, phosphate binders if the phosphate is also elevated, kidney saving herbs such as Rehmannia 8 and more. Please write back once you have additional test results. Thanks.

Ascites is the accumulation of fluid (usually serous fluid which is a pale yellow and clear fluid) in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. The abdominal cavity is located below the chest cavity, separated from it by the diaphragm. Ascitic fluid can have many sources such as liver disease, cancers, congestive heart failure, or kidney failure.

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