Nephrolithiasis
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A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in the kidney from substances in the urine. It may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a pearl. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without help from a doctor. But sometimes a stone will not go away. It may get stuck in the urinary tract, block the flow of urine and cause great pain.
The following may be signs of kidney stones that need a doctor's help:
- Extreme pain in your back or side that will not go away
- Blood in your urine
- Fever and chills
- Vomiting
- Urine that smells bad or looks cloudy
- A burning feeling when you urinate
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Nephrolithiasis: eMedicine Urology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Nephrolithiasis is a common disease that is estimated to produce medical costs of $2.1 billion per year in the United States.1 Nephrolithiasis specifically refers to calculi in the kidneys, but this article discusses both renal ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Struvite stones a risk factor for chronic kidney disease. See the eMedicine article Nephrolithiasis. http://bit.ly/9TOZ59
Nephrolithiasis (Discharge Care) - Care Guide
drugs.com — “Care guide for Nephrolithiasis (Discharge Care) possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.” View full resource at drugs.com
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Nephrolithiasis, Acute Renal Colic: eMedicine Urology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acute renal colic is probably the most excruciatingly painful event a person can endure. Striking without warning, the pain is often described as being worse than childbirth, broken bones, gunshot wounds, burns, or surgery. Renal colic affects ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Intranasal ketorolac (Sprix) is now available. See the eMedicine topic Nephrolithiasis, Acute Renal Colic. http://bit.ly/dfPZyr
Nephrolithiasis: Treatment, causes, and prevention " Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
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Endocrinology Medical Article | Beware the low urine pHthe major cause of the increased prevalence of nephrolithiasis in the patient with type 2 diabetes
mdlinx.com — “Endocrinology Medical Article: Beware the low urine pHthe major cause of the increased prevalence of nephrolithiasis in the patient with type 2 diabetes” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Arch Intern Med -- Abstract: Postmenopausal Hormone Use and the Risk of Nephrolithiasis: Results From the Women's Health Initiative Hormone Therapy Trials, October 11, 2010, Maalouf et al. 170 (18): 1678
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Nephrolithiasis - another consequence to look for in patients receiving post-menopausal HRT - http://bit.ly/aCi2jb
Higher Kidney Stone Risk For Postmenopausal Women On Estrogen Therapy
medicalnewstoday.com — “Healthy postmenopausal women who receive estrogen therapy have a higher risk of developing kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), according to researchers from Dallas, Texas, in an article published in” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Higher Kidney Stone Risk For Postmenopausal Women On Estrogen Therapy http://sns.ly/13f53 #womenshealth
Renal Calculi: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acute passage of a kidney stone from the renal pelvis through the ureter gives rise to pain at times so excruciating that it has been likened to the discomfort of childbirth. The often sudden, extremely painful ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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The pain associated with the passage of kidney stones has been likened to childbirth. Learn more about kidney stones. http://bit.ly/bqpbEX
Stones, Heart Disease Linked - Renal and Urology News
renalandurologynews.com — “ANAHEIM, Calif."Nephrolithiasis may be associated with a modest but significantly elevated risk of heart disease, according to a new study presented here at American Urological Association annual meeting.” View full resource at renalandurologynews.com
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Kidney stones and coronary artery disease: Stones, heart disease linked: http://bit.ly/bjEABV
Higher Kidney Stone Risk For Postmenopausal Women On Estrogen Therapy - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “Healthy postmenopausal women who receive estrogen therapy have a higher risk of developing kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), according to researchers from Dallas, Texas, in an article published in Archives of Internal Medicine, October 11. Estrogen therapy, also known as estrogen replacement therapy uses estrogen hormones to treat the symptoms of menopause. The therapy can reduce or eliminate menopause symptoms, such as disturbed sleep, vaginal dryness and hot flashes - it is also thought to redu” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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Rheumatology Article | Nephrolithiasis
mdlinx.com — “Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis: A Systemic Metabolic Disorder” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis: A Systemic Metabolic Disorder: Clinical Reviews in Bone and Mineral Met... http://t.co/OkkDFXr #Rheumatology
Endocrinology Article | Nephrolithiasis
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Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis: A Systemic Metabolic Disorder: Clinical Reviews in Bone and Mineral Metabolism http://t.co/2u36Kvj #endo
Urology Article | Nephrolithiasis
mdlinx.com — “Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis: A Systemic Metabolic Disorder” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis: A Systemic Metabolic Disorder: Clinical Reviews in Bone and Mineral Metabolism http://t.co/yFXBLXn #urology
Urology Article | Nephrolithiasis
mdlinx.com — “The Relationship of Obesity and Gender Prevalence Changes in United States Inpatient Nephrolithiasis” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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The Relationship of Obesity and Gender Prevalence Changes in United States Inpatient Nephrolithiasis: Urology http://bit.ly/qRmKNw #urology
Analysis of risk factors for uric acid nephrolithiasis in type 2 diabetes Hari Kumar K, Modi KD - Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl
instapaper.com — “Analysis of risk factors for uric acid nephrolithiasis in type 2 diabetes Hari Kumar K, Modi KD - Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl” View full resource at instapaper.com
Most Recently Shared on May 20, 2011 at 4:48 pm By:
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Low urine pH and high BMI are the main risk factors for uric acid #nephrolithiasis: http://t.co/69HPtrA
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