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If you were diagnosed with gallstones prior to applying for insurance, or if you knew you had gallstones during the underwritng process, then it is considered pre-existing. This rule applies to most medical conditions which existed before the application process.
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∙ 11y agoI do not know much about that but what I can say that a kidney stone, or urolithiasis, is a solid mass that forms in the kidney ranging from a millimeter to a half inch in size. Many kidney stones can pass through the urinary tract without assistance from a physician but sometimes the stone is too large and blocks the urinary tract. This can cause Back pain, pain or a burning sensation during urination, bloody or cloudy urine, even fever, chills and vomiting.
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Which condition is the result of crystallization of salts in the urine?
kidney stones
What is the name for condition of stone in the kidney?
It is simply kidney stones or renal calculi.
Are kidney stones considered minerals?
yes
What is Kinney disease?
Kidney disease is a abnormal condition of the kidneys. This can be something like kidney stones or a kidney infection.
Do only guys get kidney stones?
No, women can also get kidney stones. Kidney stones are caused by a poor diet consisting of a high quantity of sodium consumed.
What is the urine condition that may be a diagnosis for hyperparathyroidism?
The urine condition that may be a diagnosis for Hyperparathyroidism is the development of kidney stones. This is due to the increased level of calcium in the system. As the calcium increases, it encourages the development of kidney stones.
Ultrasonic lithotripsy is a good way to treat what extremely painful condition?
Kidney Stones
Is nephroptosis the distension of a kidney?
No, nephroptosis, also known as a floating kidney, is the abnormal downward displacement of the kidney when a person changes position. Kidney distension typically refers to the swelling or enlargement of the kidney due to various conditions like urinary obstruction or kidney stones.
What condition favor kidney stones?
Prolonged high specific gravity, which is the measure of concentrated urine. A condition that causes this is prolonged dehydration.
What is another word for kidney stones?
Renal calculosis is one of many names for the condition or formation of kidney stones or renal calculi. Nephrolithiasis refers to the condition of having kidney stones or renal calculi. Urolithiasis refers to the condition of having calculi in the urinary tract (which also includes the kidneys), which may form or pass into the urinary bladder. Ureterolithiasis is the condition of having a calculus in the ureter, the tube connecting the kidneys and the bladder. The term bladder stones usually applies to urolithiasis of the bladder in non-human animals such as dogs and cats.
Do kidney stones block conceiving?
A kidney stone itself will not prevent conception, however the condition that resulted in the stone may cause difficulties conceiving.
How should kidney stones be treated?
According to Mayoclinic.org, treatment for kidney stones will vary based on the size of the stone(s), the number of stones, and where the stones are located. Your doctor might recommend waiting to see if your body passes the stone on its own or surgery might be recommended. Several of my family members have had kidney stones, and they were all hospitalized while waiting for the kidney stones to pass; hospitalization allowed the doctors to monitor their condition and to give them pain killers and muscle relaxers.
