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Is punctate calcification overlying the kidney something to worry about and what is it?
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∙ 15y ago
I have this also....I am going to a research center in the morning. My doctor just told me that it means I have kidney stones in the kidneys...they won't bother you unless they block the ureter.
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∙ 15y ago
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What is the clinical significance of calcification?
There is a great clinical significance of calcification. Calcification can lead to things like kidney stones that are very painful.
What is vascular calcification?
Vascular calcification is highly prevalent and correlated with high rates of cardiovascular mortality in chronic kidney disease patients. Recent evidence suggests that mineral, hormonal, and metabolic imbalances that promote phenotype change in vascular cells as well as deficiencies in specific mineralization inhibitory pathways may be important contributory factors for vascular calcification in these patients. This article reviews current mechanisms proposed for the regulation of vascular calcification and data supporting their potential contribution to this process in chronic kidney disease.
What are the Symptoms of brights disease?
Fatigue Anorexia Pain in head Backache Abdominal pain Vomiting Somnolence Breathing difficulty Reduced urination Blood in urine Facial edema Leg swelling Tachycardia Hypertension Basal rales Slight temperature increase Enlarged kidney Swollen kidney Pale kidney Gray spots on kidney surface Punctate kidney hemorrhage Excess protein in urine Impaired kidney function
What is phlebolith and what symptoms they have?
Phlebolith is basically calcification inside of a vein. Some symptoms include pain in the pelvis area, thrombosis, and discomfort in the kidney or bladder area.
What is Kinney disease?
Kidney disease is a abnormal condition of the kidneys. This can be something like kidney stones or a kidney infection.
What are the side effects of to much calcium?
The side effects of too much calcium can include problems like thicker bone density and even calcification deposits on internal organs. It can also cause kidney stones.
What is something factual about the kidney?
it keeps you alive
What is something small and expensive except for a diamond?
Kidney
What does 'pertaining to near the kidney' mean?
Hopefully the phrase is "pertaining to or near the kidney." It means that whatever you are talking about has something to do with the kidneys.
What is something hard to pass not using your hands?
A kidney stone.
What is the relationship between the kidney and urine ?
they both have something to do with pee.
What is it called when you have only one kidney?
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