Could marijuana cause kidney failure

Does marijuana cause kidney problems.. kidney failure??

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Just a quick answer here – I haven’t done any research on your question but just last night though I started a chronic kidney failure study course – I don’t think marijuana will cause kidney problems in it self but: – as with so many condit…

Can marijuana effects cats with kidney failure?

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Yes! If your cat happens to tear into your stash and eats it or spreads it arround so that it is useless to you and in anger you kick it in its Kidneys.

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does marijuana cause kidney problems.. kidney failure?

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A: Just a quick answer here – I haven’t done any research on your question but just last night though I started a chronic kidney failure study course – I don’t think marijuana will cause kidney problems in it self but:- as with so many conditions it would exacerbate it , that is make it worse in those who already have kidney disease. This would be largely attributed to the lifestyle of the user – hygiene habits, diet, fluid intake and so on.One thing I have observed though in marijuana users is that they appear to develop anxiety and depression more readily than the general population.

What would cause unilateral kidney failure in a 25-year old male?

Q: My brother is a 25-year old veteran with no history of kidney disease. He does not drink (stopped in November but was never an alcoholic), has no history of drug abuse (minor social use of marijuana), and no family history of kidney problems. He was hospitalized 3 weeks ago and was diagnosed with pancreatitis, enlarged spleen, and swollen kidneys. Now he has been told his right kidney is dead but 5 times the size of his left kidney. What could have caused this (I hear talk of PKD but no one in my family has ever had problems with this before)? Also, what is the ideal treatment? How long can he go with a dead organ in his body?

A: Unilateral failure can be caused when one of the ureters was obstructed causing swelling and then damage to the kidney. This can sometimes be corrected with stents. If the kidney is permanently damaged, your brother can be fine with one kidney, assuming this was the problem. If the cause was PKD, then the other kidney could be in danger. As for the pancreatitis and splenomegaly, it does sound as though something else could be going on. The obstructed kidney can cause hypertension which can cause problems but I don’t think this sounds like the problem. The damaged kidney is not usually removed because it can still contribute to his blood cell count. Hope I helped.