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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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Does spinach cause kidney stones?
According to the tv show Reba, spinach does in fact cause kidney stones. With the right medication, it is possible to crap (pardon my language) the stone out, with one visit to the washroom, in the most painful way known to man and giraffes. I hope this will help you with your future fears of this green, so called "healthy" food product.
CAN kidney stone cause stomach ache?
Yes, it depends on which side the pain is in on the stomach. It's sort of like a very wide V. And you can almost trace it with your finger. Each person feels pain in a different way. It's been said it's worse then having a baby.
If you see blood in your urine, or it hurts to urinate. I'd go to the ER.
Is there treatment for kidney stones that work?
Though it depends on the person and the stone that is involved, there are treatments for kidney stones.
Lithotripsy, a common procedure to treat kidney stones, involves using ultrasound (sound waves) to break the stones into smaller pieces to make passing the stone less painful and easier.
The doctor may also go up with a small tube to "grab" the stone.
What is the name of the kidney stone disease?
Renal calculosis is one of many names for the condition or formation of kidney stones or renal calculi. Nephrolithiasis refers to the condition of having kidney stones or renal calculi. Urolithiasis refers to the condition of having calculi in the urinary tract (which also includes the kidneys), which may form or pass into the urinary bladder. Ureterolithiasis is the condition of having a calculus in the ureter, the tube connecting the kidneys and the bladder. The term bladder stones usually applies to urolithiasis of the bladder in non-human animals such as dogs and cats.
There are many reasons some people develop kidney stones. Medications can cause the development of some types of stones, as can some illnesses. The congenital condition medullary sponge kidney disease often results in stones formed so frequently that passing them is almost a daily occurrence. Most stones are the result of a metabolic imbalance. Sometimes the metabolic imbalance can be treated, sometimes it can't. A common way to treat patients for recurrent kidney stones is potassium citrate, which makes it less likely for certain stones to form inside the kidney. Some stones are the result of an imbalanced diet which may be easily altered without medication to help.
Men are four times more likely to get kidney stones than women, and if you have previously had a kidney stone then you will have a 50 percent chance of developing another one within five years. Most people have no predisposing factors to explain why they develop kidney stones. You may have an increased risk of developing kidney stones if you:
- have a family history of kidney stones
- are aged between 20 and 50
- are taking certain medicines or vitamins
- have only one kidney, or an abnormally shaped kidney
- eat a diet high in protein
- don't drink enough fluids
Kidney stones are caused by metabolic disorders giving rise to high levels of Calcium, oxalate and uric acid in the blood which forms the stones.
Rarely it can be hereditary causing cysteine stones. It is very common in hot climates due to excessive sweating leading to dehydration and precipitation of the salts in the urine.
Excessive intake of milk and calcium supplements can also be a cause.
What are the symptoms of kidney stones in the bladder?
There are no symptoms for kidney stones once they reach the bladder. They are effectively on their way out of the body through the urethra.
When lodged in the ureter on the way to the bladder, kidney stones generate two major symptoms. The primary one is moderate to severe pain felt in the lower back, which increases unless the stone passes. A second common symptom is the urge to urinate when the bladder is already empty.
The first sign, which is usually apparent only to those who have already experienced a kidney stone, is a small twinge of discomfort on either side of the lower back (the side the stone may form in). This can also be caused by thickening of kidney fluids, triggered by insufficient water intake or by certain compounds removed by the kidney. In men a kidney stone can cause bad pain at times in the testicles if it's moving and regular pain in the urethra which means pain in the penis. This also happens if there is a stone in the bladder
Can the anti seizure medication Topamax cause kidney stones?
Yes. Kidney stones are a listed possible side-effect to taking the drug Topomax. You should immediately report any signs of kidney stones to your doctor.
What does a 2mm kidney stone look like?
kidney stones come in all shapes and sizes. they are usually rounded and bumpy. not smooth, obviously. 2mm is roughly about the size of the head of a pin head.
Surgery is frequently necessary for the removal of kidney stones?
yes i am 13 and so far i had 6 stones. I had them since i was 6 years old. And since then i had 4 surgerys. mosty because they were to big. If they are to big mostly any size over 3mm they blow it up using sound waves. The sound waves blow it up. The doctors put the person in a big bath tub. (You are asleep.) Then it just blows up. If the stones are 9mm+ it blows it smaller pices. Smaller the 9mm most of the time the stone blows up in very very small pices. Some times they go a way altogether. It all depends.
Kidney stones will affect what organ system?
i have been told by my doctor that i have my left kidney larger than normal and i need to know why
Can you claim disability if kidney stones are large?
No. Kidney stones can be quite easily cured by simply visiting the doctor and having the right treatment; they are not a disability in any way more than having a cold is.
Can an ultrasound destroy kidney stones?
Yes it can.
Ultrasound WavesExtracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a common treatment for kidney stones that uses shock waves outside the body to break down the stones into smaller pieces that can more easily be eliminated. The shock waves pass through the skin to the stones. Doctors use an ultrasound device to locate the stones and direct the shocks. The procedure is typically done on an outpatient basis and has a high success rate. Patients usually can return to normal activities within a couple days. Possible side effects from ESWL include blood in the urine for a few days following the treatment. Bruising of the back and abdomen can result from the shocks that traveled through the areas. If there are a lot of small stones, urinating may be uncomfortable as the stones pass. Multiple ESWL treatments may be required for large stones that don't respond to the first round of shocking.
If ESWL does not break up the kidney stones, a more radical approach may be required. A procedure called percutaneous nephrolithotomy is used to send the ultrasound shock waves through an incision, putting the waves directly in contact with the kidney stones. This procedure is 98 percent effective and is useful when treating people who are obese or who have had a stone lodged in the urinary tract for more than 4 weeks. A doctor makes an incision in the back and forms a tunnel to the kidneys. Once the stones have been shocked into bits, the surgeon can remove the pieces directly through the incision. For very large stones, ultrasound shock waves can be sent to the stone over a few days. Patients typically remain in the hospital for 5 or 6 days following this procedure while a tube remains in place to drain the area and to leave a path to go back in if more stones are discovered.
Are grapefruit pills good for kidney stones?
Kidney Stones can not be helped, they can be treated by either breaking them down and doing number 2 the small stones or surgical operations.
Can a kidney stone cause bleeding from your bottom?
When you have kidney stones, generally you should not have sex and most people don't want to have sex because of the discomfort. If your body is passing kidney stones and you are having sex, then yes, it can cause damage to the inner lining of the urethra for both males and females and cause for an unbelievable amount of pain.
So the answer is, IF YOU HAVE KIDNEY STONES, SEX IS BAD!
I am a woman who had them once. I felt ok...felt frisky, fooled around in the shower with my boyfriend.....BAD IDEA....HURT LIKE HELL. I didn't bleed, but I learned my lesson. I had to go to the ER because I thought I had passed a stone during sex.
Renal calculi are formed when the urine becomes supersaturated (overloaded) with mineral compounds that can form stones
How do ultrasound waves break up kidney stones?
A machine called a lithotripter is used to crush the kidney stone. The procedure is performed by a urologist on an outpatient basis and anesthesia is used. In shock wave lithotripsy, the person lies on a table or, less commonly, in a tub of water above the lithotripter. The lithotripter generates shock waves that pass through the person’s body to break the kidney stone into smaller pieces to pass more readily through the urinary tract.
What is another way of describing renal calculi?
I'm not sure what you mean by "more medical". Renal means having to do with the kidneys, and calculus is Latin for "pebble". Renal calculi are, therefore, "kidney stones" ... but I don't see how that's "more medical."
Can recurrent urinary infections cause kidney stones?
There are different types of kidney stones, and one is the result of infection in the kidney. Yes, recurrent infections can help to cause this type of kidney stone. The stone may also harbor infection that causes frequent recurrence.
Can you get kidney stones 3 times 1 year?
Being a sufferer of kidney stones myself, I know that, if the stones are not causing blockage, then it is perfectly safe and un-harmful to the kidney to have three stones a year. However, if the stones are trying to pass at the same time, or are causing blockage, then a problem may occur and you should consult your doctor immediately to assess the problem.
Will a urine test detect a kidney stone?
The doctor will perform a number of diagnostic tests to diagnose kidney stones. Diagnostic tests include a blood test, a urine test and a 24hr urine collection test. The 24hr urine test is done to monitor urine volume, levels of acidity, and if a stone has passed into the sample, the make-up of the stone - (ie: calcium-based, uric acid based, etc) is determined.
Are kidney stones worse for men or women?
Kidney stones pass through the ureter (tube from the kidney to the bladder) which is the same diameter and length in men as in women.
The stone then has to pass from the bladder through the urethra. This can be harder for a man because, though they are the same diameter, a man's urethra is about 8 inches long (average) whereas a woman's is 2 inches. So it takes longer for the stone to travel out of the body for a man.
Can kidney stones make the top of your leg hurt?
No, kidney stone in left kidney will not hurt your left leg.It has no concern with your leg.
