General Information
What is a kidney stone?
It is a solid material that forms in the kidney due to increased concentration of urine.
Where is pain concentrated?
In the lower back.
What is urinalysis?
This tests a sample of urine for any sign of infection.
What is lithotripsy?
This is the process of crushing stones.
Correctly pronounce 'chronic'
kro·nuhk
Who does kidney stones mostly affect?
Obese men.
What symptoms may lead to dehydration?
Nausea and vomiting.
What is a blood test?
This test involve drawing blood for analysis purposes.
What is shock wave lithotrtipsy?
This is a machine that destroys kidney stones using sound waves.
Correctly pronounce 'obesity'
uh·bee·suh·tee
What is a kidney stone made of?
Mineral and acid salts
This term means that symptoms last for a ling period of time.
Chronic
What is an abdominal X-ray?
This is a picture of the abdomen created by radiation.
What is ureteroscopy?
This is a process that uses a scope or long tube to remove kidney stones.
What is the recommended amount of water that should be consumed daily?
2-3 litres a day.
What is renal lithiasis?
The correct medical terminology for kidney stones.
Dysuria is the main symptom of kidney stones. Describe what it is.
This symptom is defined as pain or difficulty in urination.
What is a CT scan?
A CT scan is a 3D test that takes detailed pictures of the inside of your body. And requires the injection of a special dye.
What is nephrolithotomy?
This means surgically removing stones.
What is the diet recommendation for kidney stones patients?
Reducing food rich in sodium and sugar.
What is hypercalciuria?
A condition where the kidneys excrete excessive amounts of calcium into the urine which leads to the formation of calcium crystals and kidney stones.
What is hematuria?
This symptom is defined by the presence of blood in the urine.
What is an analysis of passed stones?
This test is performed to examine the composition of a kidney stone.
What is parathyroid gland surgery?
This is a surgery that decreases the parathyroid hormone production to prevent excessive calcium formation.
Correctly pronounce 'hematuria'
hee·muh·tyuor·ree·uh