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What are diseases of ureters?
There are several disorders of the ureter that are congenital (from birth). An example of this is a duplicate ureter, where there is an extra ureter running from a kidney to the bladder. Uterocele is a narrowing of the ureter which could cause urine to back up into the kidneys and damage the kidney. This is usually caused by a small tumor or hernia. A kidney stone might pass into the ureter causing blockage and a lot of pain!
You have kidney stones largest is 4cm -2cm your urologist says he needs to do surgery because the tube from the kidney to the bladder is very small what is a shunt?
a piece of metal or stainless steel that is put in the tube (in this case, the ureter) to keep it open to help pass the stone. But a stone that large will no doubt not be able to pass thru the ureter. Usually, lithotripsy to bust it up then the stent to pass it later. ouch.
Does urine pass through the pelvis of the kidney to ureter to bladder to urethra?
That is correct
Can a 8m kidney stone lodged in lower kidney come out by itself?
No. Kidney stone under 4mm are likely to pass without minor surgery. Anything above that would cause severe pain and would likely need a doctor or urologist to remove. There are many different procedures that can be done. I had a 7mm stone and had to have surgery for removal. I beg to differ here...upto 6mm stones are nto to be touched and they are supposed to come out on their own. Drink lots of fluid and avoid foods causing stones.
What is the purpose of ESWL?
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is used to break up kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily through the urinary tract and be excreted from the body. It is a non-invasive procedure that is commonly used to treat kidney stones without the need for surgery.
Why is it so painful when kidney stones pass through the ureter?
Because the urinary tract is designed for removing liquid waste from the body - not solids. Kidney stones are irregular in shape, and often larger than the diameter of he urethra. This irritates the urinary tract, and causes pain when passing the stone(s)
What is calyceal lithiasis?
Calyceal lithiasis refers to the presence of kidney stones within the calyces, which are small cup-like structures in the kidney where urine collects before passing into the ureter. These stones can cause pain, blockages, and sometimes lead to renal damage if left untreated. Treatment may involve medications to help pass the stone, procedures to break up the stone, or surgery to remove the stone.
Can you pass a 9MM kidney stone?
It is not likely that a 9mm kidney stone is going to be passed without assistance.
How do you pass kidney stone?
10 mm
What does it mean to have extra fluid in one of the tubes leading from you kidney to your bladder?
I'm thinking you must be talking about a condition called hydroureter, meaning distention of the ureter with fluid. This is caused by an obstruction of the ureter (the duct between the kidney and the bladder). Several things can cause this obstruction. The most common is kidney stones. These accretions of salts form in the kidney. When the body tries to pass them, they must go through the ureter, which is very narrow, not made for passing solids. So they get stuck, and fluid (urine) builds up behind the obstruction, distending the ureter like a balloon. Once the stone passes and the obstruction is relieved, the ureter returns to normal size. Hydroureter can be dangerous in that excessive back pressure can damage the kidney, which can occur if the obstruction persists.
What is something hard to pass not using your hands?
A kidney stone.
Can sex help pass a kidney stone?
If they are not bothering you at the time then by all means have a good time, it wont make them any worse.
