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1. Mrs. Meriwether had two episodes of renal colic produced by a renal lithiasis. Describe this...
1. Mrs. Meriwether had two episodes of renal colic produced by a renal lithiasis. Describe this diagnosis and the prognosis. Is this condition related to a chronic kidney disease? Why or why not?
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DIAGNOSIS OF RENAL LITHIASIS:-
(a) BLOOD TESTING:- it reveals about calcium or uric acid level in
blood.
(b) URINE ANALYSIS:- the 24-hour urine test shows minerals and
preventing substances.
(c)RADIO-IMAGING:-imaging like X-ray and computerized tomography
(CT) that may reveal even small stones.
(d) ANALYSIS OF THE EXCRETED STONES
PROGNOSIS :- highest risk for recurrence are frequently those who don't complete medical therapy and lifestyle modifications.
DIAGNOSIS OF RENAL LITHIASIS:-
(a) BLOOD TESTING:- it reveals about calcium or uric acid level in
blood.
(b) URINE ANALYSIS:- the 24-hour urine test shows minerals and
preventing substances.
(c)RADIO-IMAGING:-imaging like X-ray and computerized tomography
(CT) that may reveal even small stones.
(d) ANALYSIS OF THE EXCRETED STONES
PROGNOSIS :- highest risk for recurrence are frequently those who don't complete medical therapy and lifestyle modifications.
RENAL STONES DON'T CAUSE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE:-kidney stone
will cause damage to only one kidney.
-patients whose other kidney is healthy will usually not develop
kidney failure.
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