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kidney stoneor renal calculusMass of minerals and organic matter that may form in a kidney. Urine contains many salts in solution, and low fluid volume or high mineral concentration can cause these salts to precipitate and grow, forming stones. Large stones can block urine flow, be a focus for infection, or cause renal colic (painful spasms). They can obstruct the urinary system at various points. Treatment deals with any underlying problem (e.g., infection or obstruction), tries to dissolve stones with drugs or ultrasound (lithotripsy), or removes large ones surgically. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The annual expenditures for urolithiasis totaled more that $2 billion and appears to be increasing with time as the prevalence of stone disease also increases. He had a history of recurrent urolithiasis and undocumented urinary tract symptoms. Urolithiasis is the medical term used to describe stones occurring in the urinary tract. |
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