Question 1

what does a kidney stone look like?

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: Kidney stones are small collections of minerals, usually calcium in younger people. If you pass the stone during urination, it is usually painful. If you see crystal-like sediment in your urine you should seek medical attention.

Question 2

what does a stuck kidney stone look like?

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White: At x-rays and ct, the vast majority of kidney stones are white on the images produced because they attenuate x-rays. Often, the secondary affects of the obstructing stones can be visualized at ct as well, such as hydroureter, hydronephrosis, unilateral nephromegaly and renal edema.

Question 3

what does a kidney stone look like when it passes?

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depends: Kidney stones have various composition.  The color of the stone, which is quite small and irregular in shape, can be brownish, yellowish and rarely white.  Some have integrated blood and are reddish.  Always a good idea to collect the stone and give it to your doctor for analysis to help with prevention of another.

Question 4

i have a kidney stone of 1.5 centimeters. my urologist wants to surgically remove it. is there any risk? what is the recovery time? what does recovery look like?

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: A "kidney stone of 1.5 cm" is a large stone in the pelvis of the kidney.  This size stone is unlikely to be transmitted to the ureter intact, but fragments of this stone can be, which can cause significant pain/discomfort.  Removal of the large stone will not prevent future stones from forming, but will avoid episodes of pain by fragments in the ureter.  Get second opinion from another urologist.

Question 5

can "stool balls" look like a kidney stone in a x-ray?

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Yes: Especially if there is calcification in the stool ball. It will appear bright white on Xray, just like a kidney stone. Hope this helps!

Question 6

what causes kidneystone?

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Variety of causes: Most patients with kidney stones have a metabolic abnormality which makes it more likely that their urine will form stones. The most common of these is excessive amounts of calcium in the urine which is frequently an inherited disorder. Since there are many additional possibilities, it is useful for folks with recurring stones to collect urine for one or even two days to uncover their abnormality.

Question 7

effect of pycnogenol on kidneystone formation?

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Probably none: As far as i know there have been no scientific studies in this drug and kidney stones, but understanding how it works i don't see that it should have any effect and should be safe. It should not alter the acidity of the urine.

Question 8

what kind of operations needed for kidneystone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the size and type of the stone: no surgery, cystoscopy, stent , laser stone removal, lithotripsy, etc.  You urologist is the best guide.

Question 9

hello! doctors say that i have got a kidneystone at a size of about 7 mm. what do you recommend me? thanks

Accepted Answer

Depends: On the type of stone and why you had the stone. But as general rule drinking plenty of water is neccessary. Small asymptomatic stones can be observed

Question 10

12mm kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

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

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