Nephrolithiasis And Kidney Stones

     Kidney stones are hard, crystalline deposits in the kidney. They are usually hexagonal, eighty percent of which are made of calcium. These calcium stones are two to three times more common in men, and are most likely to reoccur. The calcium oxalate versions most likely result from eating specific food. One percent of stones are cystine stones, which have to do with

Men are more likely to have kidney stones, because their urinary tract is larger than women's. Men are more prone to kidney stones their weight and size. Kidney stones are caused by low fluid intake, hot environments, high salt and protein intake, depending on your body kidney stones are able to develop due to lack of support from your body. As being the medical assistant I would be sure to make sure they are drinking plenty of water and are getting plenty of rest. I would also tell my patient to eat healthy fruit as is, without adding sugar or salt.

Urinary stones, as known as Nephrolithiasis, a common disease that affects 1 in 10 Australians. The most of stones pass spontaneously, but some conditions, particularly ongoing pain, renal impairment and infection, mandate intervention (Macneil & Bariol, 2011). The formation of urinary stone is the calcium and uric get stuck together in the urine and becomes hard crystals. It can be small as the grain of sand or large as a golf ball (Health line, N.D). Patient whom has urinary stone will feel ongoing pain that as known as renal colic, when those stones become big enough. Renal colic is a pain caused by urinary tract stone blockage, it can be anywhere in the urinary tract that including the area from kidneys to the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.

Nephrolithiasis can be suspected based on the history and physical examination. However, lab works and diagnostic imaging are important to confirm and exclude the diagnosis of nephrolithiasis. Urinalysis is performed to examine the presence of blood, urine pH and crystals to identify the contents of the stone as well as infection. An elevated WBC count or presence of bacteria in the urine is a sign of infection. Identifying the stone composition will help to direct the medical therapy for the patient. A 24 hour urine collection is done to identify dietary and individual risk factors for recurrent nephrolithiasis. Several imaging studies can be performed to rule out nephrolithiasis. If a patient is pregnant or contraindicated for better imaging

n.d.). P. Mirabilis is usually not pathogenic, however, once it enters urinary tract, lungs or wounds in the human body, it becomes pathogenic and will use blood vessels to travel to other areas of the body (Murphy, P. n.d.). P. mirabilis can cause urinary tract infections and kidney stones (EOL, n.d.). A urinary tract infection is an infection of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, bladder, urethra and ureters (M. (2015, July 23). When you have a urinary tract infection you will have symptoms of red and strong-smelling urine, pelvic pain and a burning sensation while peeing (M. (2015, July 23). Urinary tract infections are treated with antibiotics (M. 2015, July 23). Kidney stones are hard, small masses made up acid salts and minerals that are formed inside the kidneys (M. 2015, February 26). When you have kidney stones you will have severe back pain, trouble urinating, cloudy urine, urinating more than normal and pink, red, or brown urine (M. 2015, February 26). There is no treatment for kidney stones, they have to pass on their own (M. 2015, February 26). This process is usually very painful, but usually do not cause any later damage (M. 2015, February 26). To make them tolerable, doctors recommend drinking water and pain relievers (M. 2015, February

Your urine test and physical exam showed a kidney infection. This is called pyelonephritis. It is a urinary tract infection that affects your kidney. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and the urethra. Most kidney infections result from lower urinary tract infections, usually bladder infections, and occur when bacteria travel from the vagina or rectal area into the urethra and bladder. The urethra is the tube that empties urine from the bladder. From the bladder, the bacteria travel up the ureter or ureters into the kidney or kidneys. The ureters are the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. In women, the urethra is very short, which allows bacteria to spread to the bladder easily, and eventually, the kidney.

Why are men more prone to having kidney stones? I would have to say that they are more prone to having them because of the diet they are eating and working with. Men like to drink Mtn. Dew and that can cause kidney stones and that is a big kicker for it. Men have more muscle mass and can also cause them. With being out in the medical field when my pt has a kidney stone I can educate them on them and get them the help that they need.

Kidney stones, if untreated, can cause blockage and atrophy in a kidney. If this happens, the kidney can become dilated, thinned out and will function very minimally. (Nguyen 2015) Another issue that patients see is a risk of kidney infections, which is caused by some stones due to their chemical makeup. Patients that have a history of producing Struvite stones can experience chronic urinary tract infections as a result of an enzyme that is secreted by bacteria and could possibly lead to sepsis if not treated. (Sepsis Alliance

Other symptoms consist of sharp stabbing pain in the lower back that can last up to an hour. If you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and noticed blood in your urine, then you may have a kidney stone. Some times you will have an urge to urinate and when you finally do you will feel a burning pain in the urethra.

Nephrolithiasis, otherwise known as kidney stones, is a painful condition in which various types of mineral deposits form inside the kidney. Typically not fatal, or even physically damaging in the short term, if left untreated for long periods of time kidney stones can lead to renal damage or even failure. There are several different types of kidney stones ranging in size from a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. The most common type of kidney stones are calcium stones. Struvite stones are the fastes growing and usually come into formation due to an infection of some kind in the urinary system. Uric acid stones are typically causes as a

Image you found out you had Dent’s Disease. That is what some people are told after they experience pain in the urine. Dent’s Disease is a chronic kidney disorder that everyone can get but is more common in males, there are two types of Dent, type 1 and 2. Type 1 is caused by a defect in a protein gene proteinuria( increase amounts of protein in urine ). Type 2 is an enzyme( a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about specific biochemical reaction ) abnormality in kidney cell function that causes hypercalciuria (large amounts of calcium in the urine). The CLCN5 and OCRL genes are located on the x chromosome which is one of the two sex chromosomes. The most common symptoms are related to the passage of kidney stones, such as pain or blood in the urine.

The sample consisted of: the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (n = 45,821 men; 18 yr of follow-up), Nurses' Health Study I (n = 94,108 older women; 18-yr of follow-up), and Nurses' Health Study II (n = 101,837 younger women; 14-yr of follow-up). The DASH score was generated based on eight components: high intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains and low intake of sodium, sweetened beverages, and red and processed meats. The combined total of 50 yr. of follow-up, there were a total documented cases of 5645 kidney stones incidents. The subjects with higher intake amount of calcium, potassium, magnesium, oxalate, and vitamin C and had lower intake amount of sodium were directly consequently had a higher DASH value. Subjects with a higher DASH score were associated with a reduced risk. The showed even the subjects with a high DASH score and low calcium where also at a low risk. In conclusion, one of the benefits of the DASH-style diet correlates with a reduced risk in kidney stone form. (Taylor,

For the most part, pain is not associated with kidney involvement, although some people may notice dark urine and swelling around their eyes, legs, ankles, or fingers. Most often, the only evident sign of kidney disease is an abnormal blood or urine test. The kidneys are a vital organ in our overall health, which is why lupus affecting the kidneys generally requires heavy drug treatment to prevent permanent or fatal damage (Mayo Clinic, 2012).

It's not known why a UTI in some people spreads; becomes more severe and develops into Urosepsis. Thus, making all the risk factors for Urosepsis the same as for a UTI. Everyone and anyone can get a UTI. I am just going to focus on the risk factors that my clinical patient had. My patient is a diabetic female, has Foley Catheter and spinal cord damage/ nerve

A ureterocele usually happens on only one side of the body. Sometimes it affects both sides, but this is rare. A ureterocele can block urine flow or cause urine to flow backward (backflow), which can result in: