I can’t urinate in a public restroom. I’ve heard of a condition called “bashful” or “shy” bladder. What is that and can it be treated?

Are sweats, flushing or a fever associated with passing a kidney stone?

I recently had an abdominal ultrasound and it showed I had a 'sponge kidney.' What does this mean?

How much is a safe level of calcium to take daily so I do not get kidney stones?

My friend has stage 3 kidney disease. His doctor asked him to eat foods low in potassium. So far, we can’t find potassium in the nutrition information available on food labels. Is there anywhere he can get a list of foods low in potassium?

I had a CT scan for abdominal pain. I was told I have a fairly large cyst on my right kidney. The CT scan was otherwise normal. The doctor wasn’t sure what caused the pain. The pain is gone. Does a kidney cyst cause pain that comes and goes?

I have diabetes. My doctor gave me a prescription for Lisinopril 5mg. It’s my understanding that this is to help protect my kidneys. Is this a generic? What does it do?

I have gout. What should I be eating – or not eating – to get rid of it?

How would you get scarring in your kidney?

My blood tests indicate show that I have a low sodium level. It was 127 mEq/L on the most recent test and 130 mEq/L the year before. What can cause this?

I have been diagnosed with hydronephrosis due to ureteropelvic junction obstruction by a kinked ureter. Should I see a urologist or nephrologist?