Question 1

can ivp be used as guide for lithotripsy. i have mid-uretal 5mm radiolucent stone that has moved 3.5cm in 6 wks. mild hyronephrosis.

Accepted Answer

Yes: IVP is one of the best ways of finding stones. Generally the size, shape, and location of kidney stones. Some (15%) of stones do NOT show on regular x rays and then, IVP shows them up as gaps in the dye and can be the only way to see these uncommon stones.

Question 2

wat should be the diet for a person having stones?

Accepted Answer

What kind of stones: Gallstones? Kidney stones? What kind of kidney stones uric acid, oxalate, other? Salivary duct stones? Different stones, different advice.

Question 3

what are gall stones?

Accepted Answer

Gall stones: These are stones that form in the Gall Bladder when the bile is very saturated and sits around in the gallbladder.  Many of them are small and pass out of the gallbladder without a hitch, but occasionally they can grow large and block the duct.  Havoc ensues.

Question 4

i also have gall stones?

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Time to be seen : Multiple serious symptoms, cannot be dealt with online, you need to see your doctor or go to hospital, good luck

Question 5

can gall stones be passed?

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Yes: Passage of a stone or stones may cause pancreatitis or some jaundice to occur. Overall treatment is still the same - remove thegb and it's contents.  Be sure the bile duct(s) is/are cleared of any stones.

Question 6

how many pounds is a stone?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you mean kidney stones, they  are not assesed in weight, they are mainly assessed by size varying from 1-2 mm to more than 10-15 mm.Very  rarely there are bigger around 2 inches.They all are certainly less than fractions of pounds.

Question 7

why do i get tonsile stones ?

Accepted Answer

Tonsiliths: The condition you refer to is known as tonsiliths, it is caused when a patient has "cryptic" tonsils. Large crypts in tonsil and not smooth look like craters. The cellular debri in the mouth collect here and if present for a perios of time the the debri drys out causing hard "stones" gargle with listerine or salt water gargle routinely to wash the cellular material out doesn;t cure but helps.

Question 8

i need to lose 10 stone! help!

Accepted Answer

See details: These is no easy way. The major thing is to minimize carbohydrate intake. No bread, pasta, cheese sodas of any kind, sweets or desserts. Control portion size. No snacking. Exercise regularly and add strength training.

Question 9

does gatorade causegall stones?

Accepted Answer

Gatorade contains: Water, electrolytes, and sugar.  None of these ingredients have any connection to gallstone formation.

Question 10

lava stone what is it good for.?

Accepted Answer

Not much.  : Scrubbing calluses and corns on your feet.  Decorative use around the garden.

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Can ivp be used as guide for lithotripsy. i have mid-uretal 5mm radiolucent stone that has moved 3.5cm in 6 wks. mild hyronephrosis.

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I need to lose 10 stone! help!

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