kidney stones
Painful mineral deposits
Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and cause intense pain when passing through the urinary tract.
The pain typically comes in waves and ranks among the most severe medical experiences: He was doubled over with kidney stones.
Small stones may pass on their own; larger ones require medical intervention.
Element twenty, builds bones
- oxalateAcid salt in plants
- uric acidNitrogenous purine metabolite
- struviteMagnesium ammonium phosphate mineral
- cystinePaired amino acid dimer
phosphate · urate · crystalline · mineral · deposit · calcification · supersaturation · precipitation
Shattering calculi with soundwaves
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
- shockwavePropagating pressure disturbance
- alpha-blockersMedications blocking certain receptors
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
thiazide · allopurinol · surgery · passage · hydration
Causing extreme suffering
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- stabbingWounding with a blade
- intenseExtreme in degree
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
radiating · waves · cramping · unbearable · agony · spasms · throbbing · acute
Kidney-to-bladder tube
- bladderOrgan holding urine
- urethraUrinary exit canal
- urinary tractUrine drainage system
- calyxCollective sepals encircling petals
nephron · obstruction · blockage · dilation
Ache in lateral torso
- hematuriaPlasma in urinary output
- painful urinationDiscomfort while voiding bladder
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
fever · chills · frequent urination · urgency · back pain · abdominal pain · dysuria · cloudy urine
Bodily fluid replenishment
- water intakeAmount of liquid drunk
- low-sodium dietMeal plan minimizing salt
- citrateSalt of citrus acid
- lemonadeSweetened citrus beverage
calcium
Element twenty, builds bones
- oxalateAcid salt in plants
- uric acidNitrogenous purine metabolite
- struviteMagnesium ammonium phosphate mineral
cystine · phosphate · urate · crystalline · mineral · deposit · calcification · supersaturation · precipitation · nucleation
lithotripsy
Shattering calculi with soundwaves
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
- shockwavePropagating pressure disturbance
- alpha-blockersMedications blocking certain receptors
pain management · thiazide · allopurinol · surgery · passage · hydration
excruciating
Causing extreme suffering
severe · radiating · waves · cramping · unbearable · agony · spasms · throbbing · acute · debilitating
ureter
Kidney-to-bladder tube
- bladderOrgan holding urine
- urethraUrinary exit canal
- urinary tractUrine drainage system
calyx · nephron · obstruction · blockage · dilation
flank pain
Ache in lateral torso
- hematuriaPlasma in urinary output
- painful urinationDiscomfort while voiding bladder
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
vomiting · fever · chills · frequent urination · urgency · back pain · abdominal pain · dysuria · cloudy urine · restlessness
hydration
Bodily fluid replenishment
- water intakeAmount of liquid drunk
- low-sodium dietMeal plan minimizing salt
- citrateSalt of citrus acid
lemonade · dietary calcium · weight management · balanced diet
- Kidney Healthnephritis, renal failure, nephrosis
- medical findingscyst, tumor, lesion, polyp, hernia
- Urinary DisordersUTI, urinary tract infection, bladder infection, cystitis, urinary incontinence
- Kidney Diseaserenal failure, nephrology, dialysis, GFR, hemodialysis
- Kidney Diseasesrenal failure, nephropathy, nephritis, IgA nephropathy, Fanconi syndrome
- calcificationscalcification, calcium deposits, calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, gallstones
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