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this id the correct medical terminology for kidney stones.
What is renal lithiasis?
100
This symptom is defined as pain or difficulty in urination.
What is dysuria?
100
This tests a sample of urine for any sign of infection.
What is urinalysis?
100
This is the process of crushing stones.
What is lithotripsy?
100
2-3 liters a day.
What is the recommended amount of water that should be consumed daily?
200
It is a solid material that forms in the kidney due to increased concentration of urine.
What is a kidney stone?
200
This symptom may lead to dehydration?
What is nausea/vomiting?
200
This test involve drawing blood for analysis purposes.
What is a blood test?
200
This is a machine that destroys kidney stones using sound waves.
What is shock wave lithotrtipsy?
200
reducing food rich in sodium, sugar and proteins.
What is the diet recommendation for kidney stones patients?
300
this cause of kidney tones id defined as high calcium in the blood.
What is hypercalciuria?
300
this symptom is defined by the presence of blood in the urine.
What is hematuria?
300
This is a picture of the abdomen created by radiation.
What is Abdominal X-ray?
300
This is a process that uses a scope or long tube to remove kidney stones.
What is ureteroscopy?
300
Drink a great amount of water.
What should a person do to prevent kidney stones?
400
Obese men.
Who does kidney stones mostly affect?
400
This term means that the symptoms last for a long period of time.
What does "chronic" means?
400
This is a 3-D that is require the injection of a special dye.
What is a CT scan?
400
This means surgically removing stones.
What is nephrolithotomy?
400
to avoid obesity that can cause kidney stones.
Why is it important to exercise?
500
mineral and acid salts.
What is a kidney stone made of?
500
Lower back.
Where is pain concentrated?
500
This test is performed to examine the composition of a kidney stone.
What is Analysis of passed stones?
500
This is a surgery that decreases the parathyroid hormone production to prevent excessive calcium formation.
What is parathyroid gland surgery?
500
a thiazide diuretic,
What is a medication to prevent calcium stones?