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No. Kidney stones can be quite easily cured by simply visiting the doctor and having the right treatment; they are not a disability in any way more than having a cold is.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf you have large kidney stones, you should be more concerned about your health than whether or not you can collect money for it. Get the surgery and go back to work.
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Why might one get a kidney stones treatment?
Kidney stones can be left alone to eventually pass through naturally if they are small, but a large one can block urine flow and be extremely painful. Large ones can be broken up by shock wave lithotripsy or ureteroscopy.
What is an nephrothotomy?
An incision into the the renal pelvis and kidney in order to remove stones. Nephr/o/pyel/o/lith/o/tomy nephr/o- kidney pyel/o-renal pelvis lith/o- stones -tomy- surgical incision
Does drinking ice t in large amounts damage the bladder?
gave my wife kidney stones,4 pots a day
How do doctars treat kidney stones?
It depends on the sizes of the stones. If it is small they will have you urinate it out, and it hurts very badly. If it is large they use tools to go inside of you and break them down into smaller sizes.
What are the different types of kidney stones?
THERE ARE FOUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF KIDNEY STONES:>CALCIUM-OXALITE STONES: This is the most common type of kidney stone. It's caused by eating too much calcium or vitamin D; certain kinds of medicines, genetics, and other problems.STRUVITE STONES: This type of kidney stone happens more to females than males. It grows to be very large and harms kidneys more than others. If you have a kidney infection then that can also cause this type of kidney stone.URIC ACID STONES: Caused by eating too much animal protein. To cure it eat less red meat.CYSTINE STONES: This type of kidney stone is very rare. It blocks up muscles, nerves, and other body parts. It can build up in urine and form in to a stone; it also is caused by genetics.
How could a large kidney stone block urine flow?
It is never normal for a kidney stone to block your urine, however it does happen. When a stone blocks the flow of urine, treatment needs to occur soon so kidney or ureter damage doesn't occur.
What are kidneys stones?
Kidney stones occur when crystals form inside the kidney. They begin microscopically small, and grow over time. Most stones are passed as tiny grains of sand, while others may grow as large as a golf ball or more, or look like the horns of a moose (staghorn kidney stones). There are many reasons some people develop kidney stones. Medications can cause the development of some types of stones, as can some illnesses. The congenital condition medullary sponge kidney disease often results in stones formed so frequently that passing them is almost a daily occurrence. Most stones are the result of a metabolic imbalance. Sometimes the metabolic imbalance can be treated, sometimes it can't. A common way to treat patients for recurrent kidney stones is potassium citrate, which makes it less likely for certain stones to form inside the kidney. Some stones are the result of an imbalanced diet which may be easily altered without medication to help.
Can eating a lot of sunflower seeds give you stones?
Kidney / bladder stones are caused by a buildup of calcium and is usually linked to an underlying kidney condition. Sunflower seeds are not a particularly large source of calcium, at least compared to most other seeds or leafy vegetables, and are unlikely to contribute significantly to stone formation.
Where does kidney stone develop?
The kidneys produce urine by filtering minerals and metabolites from the circulatory system. Normally, these minerals simply dissolve in the urine, but they can sometimes crystalize and aggregate to form a solid mass that attaches to the kidney wall. Kidney stones can be microscopic, or as large as a golf ball.
What are the precautions associated with using sheep sorrel?
Not to be used by those with kidney problems, children, pregnant or lactating women. Large doses can be toxic. People with arthritis, rheumatism, endometriosis, gout or kidney stones should use caution.
Is there a way to dislodge potential kidney stones before they get large?
Yes, go through operation before it's any larger, or drink LOTS of water to make it smaller and to get rid of it
How does a man pass kidney stones?
The urinary tract. However if the stone is too large to pass it will block the urinary flow causing much pain and discomfort and may have to be surgically removed.
