Question 1

what are the tests for urolithiasis?

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Urinary & radiologic: Urinalysis to detect presence of blood or cystine, microscopy can detect crystals. Timed urinary excretion, commonly 24 hrs,  for calcium, uric acid, citrate or oxalates. Kidney & bladder ultrasound, plain abdominal x-ray (kub) and most reliable of all is abdominal ct scan.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of urolithiasis?

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Variable: May be asymptomatic, but can cause the worst colicky pain conceivable, often with nausea, vomiting and inability to achieve a comfortable position.  Can cause blood in urine and urinary symptoms when stone approaches bladder.

Question 3

what is meant by  bilateral urolithiasis?

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Stones, both sides.: Urolithiasis are stones in the urinary tract, such as a kidney stone, ureteral stone, or bladder stone.  Bilateral means both sides. Since the body has two kidneys, one of the left and one on the right, the phrase "bilateral urolithiasis" could simply mean that there is a kidney stone on the left and right sides of the body.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: urolithiasis?

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Stone in u-tract...: Urolithiasis is Uro (urinary) + lithiasis (stone formation = urinary stone formation resulting usually from kidney functional defects in stone-inhibiting substance and acidity aumation and adjustment leading to insufficienty in disscolving certain chemicals like calcium oxalate, Ca-phosphate, Ca-carbonate, uric acid, etc., but certain UTI or presence of foreign body may facilitate stone formation.

Question 5

what is varicocele urolithiasis?

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No such thing: Urolithiasis means presence of stones in the urinary tract, i.e. In the kidney, ureter or bladder. More rarely in the urethra. A varicocele is an abnormality of the spermatic vein or veins and is not connected or part of the urinary tract.

Question 6

my xray highlights a discrete  left renal pelvicalyceal ectasia not associated with urolithiasis?

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Likely insignificant: Depends on degree of pelvi-calyceal ectasia. No problem if mild or moderate, but might require further investigation if this is in fact moderate or severe hydronephrosis (swelling containing urine). Some radiologists use these terms interchangeably.

Question 7

what is m.r.s.a.?

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See below: Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.  It is a bacteria (s. Aureus) that is resistant to methicillin, an antibiotic.  This makes it resistant to several other standard antibiotics and also gives it a unique virulence due to its genetics.

Question 8

is kremil-s a base?

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:  Kremil - S contains Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide &amp; Simeticone. It is a base that neutralizes acid in the stomach.

Question 9

my b/s is 564 what should i do?

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Need to seek trtmt: I am not an expert here but having elevated blood sugars this high for too long can be life threatening and lead to permanent organ damage.  Could land you in a diabetic coma. You need to seek medical attention with an internist, family practice doc, or endocrinologist to get this under check.

Question 10

whats the cause of lightheadness ?

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Lightheaded : The causes are multiple. You need to see a physician and have an exam to make a definitive diagnosis. Good Lyrics

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