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Idiopathic hypercalciuria is the presence of excess calcium in the urine without obvious cause. This condition can lead to kidney stones or osteoporosis.
Alternative NamesHypercalciuria - idiopathic
ReferencesRosen C. Osteoporosis. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 264.
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∙ 12y agoIdiopathic hypercalciuria is the presence of excess calcium in the urine without obvious cause. This condition can lead to kidney stones or osteoporosis.
Alternative NamesHypercalciuria - idiopathic
ReferencesRosen C. Osteoporosis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 251.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/20/2011
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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What is the suffix for idiopathic?
The suffix for idiopathic is "-ic" which means "pertaining to."
What is the opposite word for idiopathic?
The opposite word for Idiopathic would be a specific diagnosis! Idiopathic in itself means unknown cause
What is the medical term meaning illness without known cause?
Idiopathic means without known cause.The medical term meaning 'without a known cause' is Idiopathic.IdiopathicIdiopathicIdiopathic
How common is the condition idiopathic neuropathy?
The idiopathic neuropathy is not common, its causes are usually not known.
Is idiopathic myelofibrosis fatal?
Idiopathic myelofibrosis typically becomes progressively worse and can cause death
What is idiopathic lupus?
Idiopathic means they do not know what caused it. In that sense all lupus except drug induced or lupus caused by inhaling silica, is idiopathic because we do not know what causes it.
What is a sentence with the word idiopathic?
Let's make it clear that many idiopathic diseases are related to acidity and dehydration.
What is a medical condition that grows worse over time called idiopathic?
Yes. It is called an Idiopathic condition.
Is Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome idiopathic?
CVS is sometimes called an idiopathic disorder because its cause(s) are still not known
Can a person die from idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy?
There is no usual evidence that indicates that idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy is fatal.
How is idiopathic scoliosis classified?
Idiopathic scoliosis is further classified according to age of onset:.Infantile. Juvenile. Adolescent. Adult.
What is the disease of undetermind cause?
Idiopathic.
