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How Can Kidney Stones Be Treated?
A kidney stone is the result of a chemical reaction that occurs when the urine becomes concentrated and when certain substances combine together to create an object that is too large to pass in the urine. Calcium oxalate, calcium and ammonium phosphate,
A kidney stone develops when substances in urine form...
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Kidney Stones
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Kidney stones are abnormal, hard, chemical deposits that form inside the kidneys. This condition also is called nephrolithiasis or... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Kidney stones are hard, solid particles that form in the urinary tract. In many cases, the stones are very small and can pass out of the body without... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Other Treatments
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionAnyone who has had kidney stones should try to prevent a recurrence. Some general observations include:The most important dietary... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Diagnosis
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When tests show there is a kidney stone, the next step is to determine treatment. Patients who have severe pain, vomiting, fever, or symptoms of... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsSurgery is usually needed if the stone is too large to pass on its own, if there are signs that the stone is growing, if the stone is... Read more »
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