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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.
In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
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