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What is the chemical composition of a kidney stone?
Kidney stones are made up of various minerals and waste products that can form crystals in the urine. The most common types of kidney stones are calcium oxalate, uric acid, struvite, and cystine stones. The specific composition can vary depending on the individual and the type of kidney stone.
How big is a 9 mm kidneystone?
A 9 mm kidney stone is considered a large kidney stone. It may be difficult to pass naturally and may require medical intervention such as lithotripsy or surgical removal.
How long did Sir Isaac Newton live with the kidney stone?
about 3 years because when he was little he had always had them
Is renal colic caused by inflammation of the kidney?
Renal colic is typically caused by the passage of a kidney stone through the urinary tract, rather than inflammation of the kidney itself. The pain from renal colic is due to the stone obstructing the flow of urine, leading to pressure and spasms in the urinary system. Inflammation of the kidney can result from various conditions, such as infections or autoimmune disorders, but it is not the primary cause of renal colic.
What regulates the amount of potassium excreted by the kidneys?
The Na/K ATP pump, insulin, catecolamins, the kidney (pH balance) and aldosterone.
Is it possible to rupture a kidney stone?
A kidney stone can cause damage to the kidney.
Do you have a stone in you when you have a kidney stone?
No
If a kidnney stone comes out of a male penis what does that mean?
You obviously just peed out your kidney stone you have had in your kidney/ureters. It means you had a kidney stone
How do you kill a kidney stone?
You break apart a kidney stone with ultrasonic waves.
When you have a surgery to remove a kidney stone will I be in pain?
It is likely you will be in pain as long as you have the kidney stone.
If you have a kidney stone in one kidney will you get one in the other kidney?
A patient who has had a single kidney stone has about a 50% chance of developing another stone. Whether you will develop a second kidney stone in the opposite kidney, depends in part on the reason for the formation of the stones.
Is the kidney involved in pH?
yes
What makes our right kidney slightly?
the kidney stone
Can you pass a 9MM kidney stone?
It is not likely that a 9mm kidney stone is going to be passed without assistance.
Can swelling in your stomach be due to kidney stone?
yes, because your kidneys can swell and most of the time when your back swell like that its due to a kidney stone
How effective is alkaline water in preventing and treating kidney stones?
Research on the effectiveness of alkaline water in preventing and treating kidney stones is limited and inconclusive. Some studies suggest that alkaline water may help reduce the risk of kidney stone formation by increasing urine pH levels, which can potentially inhibit the formation of certain types of kidney stones. However, more research is needed to fully understand the impact of alkaline water on kidney stone prevention and treatment. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet or water intake for kidney stone management.
How many kidney stone patients will require surgery?
Ten percent of kidney stone cases require surgery.
