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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 is the medical term meaning condition of stones in the urinary tract?
Urolithiasis is the medical term used to describe stones occurring in the urinary tract. Other frequently used terms are urinary tract stone disease and nephrolithiasis. Doctors also use terms that describe the location of the stone in the urinary tract. For example, a ureteral stone-or ureterolithiasis-is a kidney stone found in the ureter.
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What are things you should avoid when you have kidney stones?
If you do not currently have kidney stones, but you've had them before, there may be items you want to cut from your diet. But since there are four different common types of stones, you need to know which one you have a tendency toward in order to choose what to eliminate. (see attached link).
If you currently have a kidney stone, I sympathize deeply. Drink lots of fluids- you need to avoid dehydration. You probably should be staying away from alcohol (especially if you're on painkillers) and cigarettes (that dry mouth thing.)
What if a kidney stone is too large to exit the kidney?
It is fine to stay there unless it drifts and block the passage of urine, causing pain and possible infection, in which case it can be broken into smaller pieces by laser technology, allowing it to pass safely (albeit painfully) out of the system.
What is the treatment for cystinuria?
The best treatment for cystinuria is to prevent stones from forming. Stones can be prevented by drinking enough liquid each day (about 5-7 qts) to produce at least 8 pts of urine,
I personally have not heard of a kidney stone effecting your menstrual cycle, but I am not a Doctor. I would perform a pregnancy test is there is a risk you could be pregnant. Also see your Doctor about your missed periods.
Can you get kidney stones two weeks after you just have had them?
Yes, it is possible to have kidney stones two weeks after just passing them. If you just passed kidney stones, it is possible that there are still remaining stones in your kidney that were not passed with the others.
What is a natural way to get rid of kidney stones?
Mix:
- 2 oz of olive oil
- 2 oz of lemon juice
Drink it straight down and follow with a large glass of water. Stones will pass within 24 hours.
See the related links for testimonials.
It actually depends on how large the stone is. This can be answered by having a CT scan once you have been diagnosed with stones. Take it from me, I have had stones for almost 5 years, drink at least 8 bottles of water a day, drink lemon juice (it doesn't have to be straight, I drink lemonade). I have started to take energy pills; these pills pretty much make you urinate more than normal which is what moves the stone out of the kidney and through the ureter. Your doctor may prescribe different medicine to help pass stones. Some may dilate the ureter, some may thin your urine; using many different techniques, you will pass that stone! Although, if the stone is too large to pass on your own (usually larger than 5 mm) you may have to have surgery, like I did. After surgery they put a stent in to pass any gravel they might have missed. Some people may only have one stone in their life, others (such as me) will have them their entire life. One learns to deal with it, yes, with some difficulty at times. You learn the ways of the stone
Why do you have to remove piercings when getting surgery for a kidney stone?
Piercing jewelry can get in the way of drains, catheters and surgical routes, among other things. For the sake of safety, especially regarding the risk of potential infection, all piercings need to be removed prior to surgery.
For any mouth piercings, these would need to be removed - due to the need for intubation during surgery (and tubing could get caught on mouth/tongue piercings).
For any umbilical piercings (bellybutton), these could be in the way of drains from the abdominal cavity.
For any labial piercings, these could be problematic for urinary catheterization, which is routinely used during surgical procedures.
What will be an appropriate medical surgery for a 43.8 mm kidney stone?
Depends on the exact location of the stone. I had a large stone growing, and attached about midway down in my left ureter. The urologists at the VA Hospital in Houston put me through various operations attempting to remove the stone. They went in through my penis and tried to "Jab" it loose and was unsuccessful, then they tried to use high power ultrasound to break it up and was unsuccessful, then they went in through my back with open surgery and through my kidney and into the ureter and manually extracted the stone. I don't know the exact method that would be best for you, but a lot if pain was involved. Local anesthetics were used because I had to be awake while the surgery was being done. This was a very large calcium stone.
Does a 1.5 cm kidney stone need treatment?
Yes if it's more than 1cm it won't be able to get out the normal way and probably has to be split in lesser parts .
What conditions favor kidney stone formation?
Prolonged high specific gravity, which is the measure of concentrated urine. A condition that causes this is prolonged dehydration.
I know when your not taking enough of the pain medicine it just wont work so try up doseing but check with your doctor first .. :)
Why is it important to learn about disease trends?
It is important to know about the diferent disease trens so you want become a victim and will be aware of how you can get this disease
Does Fiji water cause kidney stone?
No unless someone besides the manufacturer tampered with it before consumption
How many American men will eventually develop kidney stones?
About 12% of American men will develop kidney stones during their lifetimes.
What is the importance of liver in human body?
it helps the human body digest food and can reproduce cells that have been hurt/injured.
What effect does citric acid have on kidneys or can it cause gout in people with kidney issues?
Neither. there are some that claim citric acid dissolves uric acid crystals in the blood stream but there is no reliable evidence reinforcing this claim,
5.5 millimeters . . . . . I've had worse.
5.5 inches . . . . . Look out!
