Question 1

12mm kidney stone?

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Big one: It will require intervention to excise.  Also, get your calcium and parathyroid hormone levels checked.

Question 2

what causes a kidney stone?

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Metabolic issue.: Kidney stones are initiated by metabolic derangements in the handling of urinary oxalate, uric acid or calcium, for example. These derangements can be hereditary, and they allow for crystals of these substances to form.  These crystals serve as a nidus for stone creation.

Question 3

how is kidney stone treated?

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Depends on size: Once kidney stone is confirmed by ct of kidneys treatment depends on size. Large stones needs to be surgically removed by urologists while smallers ones will pass. Push fluids and take pain meds. Sound waves can be used in lithotripsy to break up stones that can be naturally passed as well.

Question 4

l suffered kidney stone size8.1mm?

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Most likely: you will pass it some times with lots of pains , drink plenty of water , if it get stuck then your rotor will help  you.

Question 5

can kidney stones be treated?

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Yes: Through laser treatment to break down the stones.

Question 6

can you die from kidney stones?

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?from what: Medically speaking possible causes of death are kidney failure, sepsis, hemorrhage if neglected;.

Question 7

what causes black kidney stones?

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Kidney stones: Never heard that kidney stones would be classified by their color. More explanation from you would be helpful.

Question 8

what will kidney stones feel like?

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If they: Are sitting in the kidney minding their own business they may produce no symptoms. If they block the flow of urine to the bladder they can produce considerable (sometimes excruciating) pain in the flank areas with frequent radiation to the area of the groin.

Question 9

what is the cause of kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: In women the most common cause is not drinking enough water. In men, the most common is too much calcium in the urine and there are several causes for this. Find an expert in the metabolic evaluation of kidney stones, usually an endocrinologist, or go to a major medical center with a stone clinic. We can prevent over 90% of recurrences with proper evaluation and treatment of the underlying cause.

Question 10

wat are they simtum of kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Flank pain/bloody ur: Flank pain and blood in urine is classic. You will need to have your vitals checked, urine analyzed and either kidney ct or ultrasound. Take pain meds, drink plenty of fluids.

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