Treatment For Kidney Stones
Health Encyclopedia: Uric Acid Urine
The uric acid urine test measures the amount of
Alternative Names
Uricosuria
How the test is performed
A 24-hour urine sample is needed. The health care provider will instruct you, if necessary, to discontinue drugs that may interfere with the test.
- On day 1, urinate into the toilet when you get up in the morning.
- Afterwards, collect all urine in a special container for the next 24 hours.
- On day 2, urinate...
Expert & Community Posts
When Your Incontinence Is a Symptom of Something Else
By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health ExpertI always find it interesting that while I am taking care of a patient for something, often... Read more »
8/6/07 #8 - Memory and headache problems following accident, kidney stones and Topamax?
By Ask the Clinician , Health ExpertFull Question:I've got a question that I hope you can help me with. Two years ago, I was in a car... Read more »
Migraine and Headache Questions - Week of 8/6/07
By Ask the Clinician , Health ExpertDo you have questions about headaches or Migraines? Many of our readers do, and each week, and... Read more »
Health Guide
Kidney Stones: Highlights
Diabetes and Kidney StonesNew research has linked diabetes to the risk of kidney stones. Scientists reporting in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology found that people with... Read more »Kidney Stones: Diagnosis
When tests have shown there is a kidney stone, the next step is to determine treatment. The patient should be admitted to the emergency room if they have severe vomiting, fever, or symptoms... Read more »Kidney Stones: Other Treatments
PreventionAll individuals who have experienced kidney stones should take some specific preventive measures to prevent recurrence. The following are some general observations:The most important... Read more »Kidney Stones: Treatment
Diuretics. Diuretics are commonly used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other disorders to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body. Low doses of diuretics known as thiazides... Read more »Topamax: topiramate
Topiramate is a neuronal stabilizing agent (aka anticonvulsant medication) that has proven effective as a Migraine preventive for some patients. It is one of only a few medications to have been... Read more »Images
Related News
Kidney-stone treatment linked to increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes
October 02, 2008A Mayo Clinic study of 630 people who received a shock-wave treatment called lithotripsy to break up kidney stones has found that patients had a... Read summary »
Saving Organs, Saving Lives
October 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When a patient is treated for kidney cancer, surgeons remove the affected kidney as part of treatment. However, new research... Read summary »
Pass the Peas to Lower BP
March 27, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A protein found in common garden peas could be the key to saving the lives of millions of people who suffer from high blood... Read summary »
Kidney Transplant Saves the Brain
November 13, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common procedure could stop the cognitive impairment often seen in patients with chronic kidney disease. Researchers report... Read summary »
Genes Predict Kidney Disease?
May 18, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire)-- A new study reveals three genes that contain common mutations may put some people at a higher risk for kidney disease. More than... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on IncontinenceNetwork.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
