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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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What does passing a kidney stone feel like?
Its feel like a slice of butter melting down at top of the hotdogs.
What is the most common cause of prolonged vasoconstriction in the kidney?
High blood pressure is the most common cause of prolonged vasoconstriction in the kidney.
Right kidney hurts been to doctor twice no kidney stone?
Ahoy this is stonemkr@tcsn.net and I am a chronic kidney stone former, to date I have had 18 kidney stone surgerys and more to go. It has been my experience with stones and urologist that the NO Stone thing is a typical answer to stone formers from the Doctors. There are so many places that a stone can hide in the kidney and they can be translutent, but you can bet if it is a hidden stone it will appear with time, you can count on it. There are also many other things that can cause a kidney to hurt, all you can do is cover all the bases and keep seeing your Urologist or , different Xrays can find hidden stones sometimes. I feel for you, just keep going and stay strong.
Compare the stone wash bleach wash?
Hi For this compare I test in 45min wash. They still have almost same effect, After the bleach all the fabric get shade faded (all the indigo is going down) But in the stone wash fabric you still can see some of the indigo and the white point mix in the fabric. thanks
What triggers a kidney stone attack?
A kidney stone attack is typically triggered by the formation of hard deposits in the kidneys, which can occur due to factors like dehydration, high levels of certain substances in the urine (such as calcium, oxalate, or uric acid), and dietary choices. When these stones move through the urinary tract, they can cause intense pain and discomfort. Other contributing factors include obesity, certain medical conditions, and a family history of kidney stones. Reducing fluid intake and dietary imbalances can exacerbate the risk of an attack.
Kidney stones form over years, finally becoming painful once they are at least a millimeter in length (some grow many times that large); the pain becomes worse if the stone lodges in the ureter; in that case, a device called a stent must be inserted to help prop the opening wide enough so that the stone will not block the flow of urine coming down the ureter into the bladder; if it does, hydronephrosis (backing up of fluid in the kidney) results.
Kidney stones are caused primarily by chronic mild to moderate dehydration, repeatedly going on for many years, making it difficult for the kidney to use enough water to dilute the waste going out. But there are also other factors, including hereditary predisposition, and diet -- items that are otherwise healthy, like spinach, can contribute to the formation of kidney stones in some people.
Since not all people may have the same causes for this, seeing a good urologist (or, in the case of women, possibly a urogynecologist) is the place to start. Usually, your primary care physician will refer you.
Concretions of calcium salt and uric acid or oxalic acid that form irregularly shaped stones in the kidney. (Food and Fitness)
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One cause for kidney stones is not drinking enough water. You need to drink water, not soda, tea, coffee, actually anything that has caffeine, caffeine dehydrates you.
Kidneys stones are mostly deposits of excess salt that your body could not pass.
Do I still need to see a Urologist if I have passed 3 kidney stones in a week?
Definitely. Not just to check if there are more left (There probably are more if you've already passed three) but also to check if the three you passed have caused any damage, such as tissue rupturing.
If you have a kidney stone what should you drink?
It is believed that stones may pass more quickly if the patient is encouraged to drink large amounts of water (2-3 quarts per day).
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.
Can Dilaudid make you sick after kidney stone?
Dilaudid and other opioids often make patients sick regardless of the reason they are given. This is why they are usually given in conjunction with an anti-nausea preparation.
How do you get a kidney stone moving?
If the stone is in your kidney there is nothing you can do on your own. You need help of a doctor. If the stone is too big to move through the urethra you need the doctor to blow it up into little pieces. They do that by laser. Then you have to stay at the hospital and they filter your urine until they see it come out.
If it´s in the bladder all you can do is drink so you urinate.
Can having a kidney stone cause the chills?
Yes, one of the potential symptoms of kidney stones is the chills.
Very likely that right side pain is from overexercising or from pulling a muscle. It could be a kidney stone, I suppose. Kidney stone pain is often accompanied by pain in the groin area, and often occurs in the morning before you get up. Drink 2 glasses of water in the morning and another 70 to 80 ounces of water during the day . . . if it is a kidney stone, this may wash it out of the kidney and ureter without a lot of pain. If it isn't a kidney stone, the water is an extremely healthful thing to do for everyone!
What were some of Epicurus's accomplishments?
Epicurus was a man that was respected. He made 5oo works in his life time. Epicurus made many theories that were based on the idea to have peace an to just let go of things and be happy. I his lifetime he created Epicurianism that is all based on all his teachings. One last thing that he did was open a school for all his students to come and learn and discuss. He named it " The Garden." He named it this because before the school that was built, all his students used to discuss in a beautiful garden. Epicurus live to be 75 and died because of kidney stones. He was wise and smart and has left information behind that some people use today.
