Write an article based on this "Assess with your doctor whether additional tests are needed. Get an ultrasound test. Get a CT scan. Undergo a kidney biopsy in a hospital."
article: Your physician will inform you about whether the results of the basic lab tests were conclusive. He or she may recommend subsequent tests to confirm those results or to assess the level of kidney damage. A kidney ultrasound is a noninvasive exam that produces images, which are used to assess the size, shape, and location of the kidneys. You will need to make an appointment for an ultrasound, usually at a special clinic or medical center that does renal ultrasounds. The technician will explain the procedure and you may need to sign a consent form authorizing the procedure. Typically, no prior preparation, such as fasting or sedation, is required before an ultrasound. The technician will pass a transducer over your abdomen after applying some gel onto the area about to be imaged. A transducer is a prob-like device that produces sound waves that bounce off the tissues of the body and make echoes. The echoes are then sent to a computer and translated into images of your kidneys. This test, called a Computed Tomography (CT), uses contrast dye to picture the kidneys. It may also be used to look for abnormalities and obstructions in the kidneys. You will need to make need to make a special appointment for a CT scan, usually at a special clinic or medical center that does renal CTs. The technician will explain the procedure to you and you will need to sign a consent form authorizing the procedure if it involves the use of contrast dye. In preparation, you need to withhold food and drink before the test. During the test, you will lie on a scan table that slides into a large, circular opening of the scanning machine. As the scanner rotates around you, X-rays will pass through the body for short amounts of time.The X-rays absorbed by the body's tissues are detected by the scanner and sent to the computer. The computer then transforms the information into an image. You will have to schedule this procedure in advance and plan to stay in the hospital for at least 12 hours. Most kidney biopsies are percutaneous, meaning through the skin. In most cases, you will not be put to sleep with an anesthetic, but instead given medication to make you drowsy, while the area is numbed. The doctor will cut the skin and inserts the needle to the surface of the kidney. He or she with then draw the sample. The area may feel sore or tender for a few days and you may see some blood in your urine. Consult your doctor if these symptoms last.

Write an article based on this "Drink plenty of water. Try fruit juice. Eat foods high in fiber. Move your body. Use caution with mineral oils, stimulant laxatives, and enemas. Consume castor oil. Incorporate psyllium husks in your diet. Use flaxseed to stimulate the intestines."
article: Constipation is often related to dehydration in your colon. Drinking 8 ounces of water 8 times a day to equal 2 liters may rehydrate you and relieve your constipation. Drink tap or bottled water. Avoid carbonated and flavored waters, both of which may make gas and bloating worse. If water doesn't relieve your constipation, consider switching to fruit juice. Drink 2-4 ounces (60 to 120 milliliters) of prune or apple juice with your meals. You may need to drink more if you don't notice a difference. Mix one part juice and one part water if the juice is too intense for you or your taste buds. You can also drink the juice over ice if you like. In addition to drinking water and/or fruit juice, eat foods high in fiber. This can loosen your stools and stimulate your bowels. Aim to eat 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories you consume. Some foods high in fiber that may relieve your constipation, especially when combined with massage are: Peas Prunes Pears Plums Peaches Broccoli Beans Brussels sprouts Flaxseeds Carrots Pineapple Whole grains Bran flakes Movement and physical activity can stimulate your intestines. Do some low-impact exercise to help relieve your constipation. Consider combining it with your abdominal massage to ease your constipation more quickly. Recognize that any type of movement or exercise is good for relieving constipation. However, exercises with only a slight impact are best. Consider running, walking, biking, and swimming. Doing yoga may also relieve constipation. Get as much movement as you are able. Even 15 minutes of exercise can help stimulate your bowels. There are differing opinions on using natural oils, laxatives, and enemas to treat constipation. They can cause chronic constipation, injure the muscles of your colon and anus, and create dependence on laxatives to move your bowels. Ask your doctor if any of these treatments are suitable and safe for you. A home remedy used for generations, castor oil acts as a natural laxative. It breaks down into a substance that stimulates the intestines, which may relieve your constipation. Combining castor oil with massage may provide even quicker relief. Take 1-2 teaspoons of castor oil on an empty stomach. This should make you poop within 8 hours. Mix castor oil with a sweetener such as orange juice. This can cut down on its bad taste. Avoid taking more castor oil than the recommended dose. Doing so may lead to overdose. Symptoms of a castor oil overdose include: abdominal cramps, chest pain, dizziness, hallucinations, diarrhea, shortness of breath, skin rash, and throat tightness. If you experience any of these symptoms, call the national toll-free Poison Help hotline at 1-800-222-1222 if you are in the United States. A representative will give you further instructions on what to do. Adding fiber supplements to your diet may help further boost the effects of abdominal massage. Psyllium husks are very fine flakes of psyllium bran. These fiber supplements can soften stools. Consider adding psyllium husks, sold under names such as Metamucil, FiberCon, and Citrucel, to your diet to relieve your constipation. Get psyllium husk at natural food or nutrition stores. Mix teaspoon psyllium husk with 8 ounces of water. You can do this in the morning or the evening. Increase the dosage only if you need to. Add psyllium husks to a fruit smoothie if you prefer. The fruit may also boost the benefits of both the psyllium husks and abdominal massage. Flaxseeds as well as flaxseed oil and meal can help relieve your constipation. They may also replace any nutrients you are losing because of the condition. Add flaxseed products to your meals throughout the day to stimulate your intestines. Avoid getting more than 50 grams (or 5 tablespoons) of whole flaxseed per day. You can get flaxseed by: Adding a tablespoon of ground flaxseed to hot or cold breakfast cereals Mixing one teaspoon ground flaxseed in mayonnaise or mustard for a sandwich Stirring one teaspoon ground flaxseed into 8 ounces of yogurt Use ground flaxseed in baked goods including cookies, muffins, and breads

Write an article based on this "Be a good listener. Make friends with girls. Give girls compliments. Practice good manners."
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Nod, make eye contact, and stay focused on what a girl is talking to you about. Try to understand her emotions and point of view. Imagine how she feels as she speaks, and react accordingly. Teen boys who empathize with their female peers are more likely to have girlfriends. For example, if she's upset, hear her out. Then try saying, "I'm sorry that happened to you." Think of ways you can connect with each other. Make conversation about school or hobbies. Try asking her questions about herself, which will show you're interested in what she thinks. Teen relationships often start with friendship. If you've spoken to her before, try asking if you can add her as a friend on a social networking site. If you've never spoken to her before, try asking her about a class, mutual friend, or after-school activity. Try asking, "What type of music do you like?" Notice something about a girl that you can give her a positive comment on. Don't make something up; put thought into noticing something she's put effort into. Then offer a sincere, heartfelt compliment. Try saying, "Your hair looks great today." If you've witnessed her playing a sport or creating art in a class, you can compliment her on that. Make kind gestures whenever possible. Open doors for people. Offer your help when it may be appreciated, whether it's with carrying something or studying. For example, offer to help a girl with putting her coat on. If you see a girl carrying something bulky, try saying, "I can carry that for you." If you see a girl struggling with a school subject you understand, help explain it to them or offer to study together.