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Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are solid, stone-like lumps that form in the kidneys. They can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. These stones are actually accumulations of mineral salts and other substances.
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say if someone needed a kidney transplant someone would give a kidney that they dont need and it would be helping someone
A kidney transplant... is the removal of a kidney from a healthy donor - to replace a diseased kidney in a poorly patient.
The condition of stones in the ureter?
A condition of stones in the common bile duct is called cholelithiasis. Cholelithiasis refers to the presence of gallstones in a persons gallbladder or bile duct
Which specialist doctor removes fluid from abdomen?
Abdominal tap, also referred to as paracentesis, is the medical procedure to remove the excess fluid from abdominal cavity
Why would the kidneys continue to produce excessive kidney stones despite surgery to remove them?
Because kidney stones are caused by (not only) soda. If you continue to drink it you will keep getting them. (Just removing them does not mean they can't come back.)
Soda by itself is not the lone cause for Kidney Stones in most people. You should consult your doctor. Kidney Stones can be made of more than one type of material. For example, if your stone is made of calcium oxylate, the doctor will tell you to reduce or avoid foods or drinks high in oxylates. Sodas are usually not a problem for people in this group. But strawberries, blackberrys, milk chocolate, oats (as in oatmeal and cherrios), black tea are. Once you know what your stones are made of, then you'll be able to pursue your options.
Could a kidney stone passing hurt for months afterward?
Not normally. Depending on the method used to release it, and the damage done to the ureter (tube to bladder) or kidney, there could be discomfort for days to weeks.
You should see a doctor or medical professional for any chronic pain, rather than assume that it is related to a previous condition or treatment. There are several conditions that present with pain similar to kidney stones.
How many people in the US have kidney stones?
Roughly 1.5 million new cases of kidney stones are diagnosed every year in the United States.
Can kidney stones pass up through the esophagus?
No. There is no connection between the bladder and the esophagus. The only way to "pass" a kidney stone is through the urinary system, when urinating- and it is commonly quite painful.
How long does it take to get back to norm if you pass kidney stone?
Assuming the stone didn't cause an infection, you should be good to go as soon as the stone passes. Had one a couple of years ago (remarkably painful), but once it passed the pain immediately went away (indeed if you're taking pain medication, you'll probably just fall asleep and wake up when it wears off feeling perfectly normal)
Can teenagers get kidney stones?
Kidney stones are also known as renal calculi or nephrolithiasis. They typically occur in adults, but can affect children as well and can occur even in babies. Kidney stones form when high amounts of certain substances accumulate in the kidneys, forming crystals or a stone.
Cystolithiasis is the presence of a stone in a bladder ("cysto" refers to the bladder, "lithiasis" refers to stones). Since there are two bladders in the body -- the gallbladder and the urinary bladder -- the term cystolithiasis technically does not specify which one. However, it usually refers to stones in the urinary bladder.
Having stones in the gallbladder is a condition that's given its own name: cholecystolithiasis ("chole" refers to bile). However, with gallstones, the term usually used is simply cholelithiasis. If the stone happens to be in the common bile duct, then the term choledocholithiasis is used.
Ah, the sweet arbitrariness of medical terminology. :-)
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 cat food make dogs have kidney stones?
There is currently no evidence to show that dogs who eat cat food (either on occasion or frequently) develop kidney problems solely due to the food.
Kidney stones can be caused by several factors, such as urine that is too concentrated (often due to dehydration), or urine that is more alkaline than acidic. Some breeds of dog, such as Yorkshire Terriers, Miniature Poodles, Dalmatians and English Bulldogs seem to be more susceptible to the condition.
Diets high in grain and vegetables produce alkaline urine, which allows certain stones to form. Struvite stones for instance, dissolve in an acid urine, requiring a diet low in magnesium and high in protein. Different stones can require different treatments in order to manage them and prevent them reoccurring.
Why can't black people eat that much salt.?
Many of them have a higher susceptibility to high blood pressure, especially those descended from slaves. Eating too much salt gives them high blood pressure.
What is the cost to remove a kidney stone stint?
To remove the kidney stone stint is nothing - if you are handy. But if the complications like blood clots become a problem - it adds up. Emergency room... over night stay in the hopital. So to remove the kidney stones and this stint with complications - $42,000. Welcome to America.
Is it normal to pass what looks like tissue after having a stent put in for kidney stones?
Now... I'm not a doctor or a nurse or even a vet, but i have to say, no.
