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2. Kidney stone disease - Wikipedia

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   Kidney stone disease; Other names: Urolithiasis, kidney stone, renal calculus, nephrolith, kidney stone disease, [1] A kidney stone, 8 millimeters (0.3 in) in diameter: Specialty: Urology, nephrology: Symptoms: Severe pain in the lower back or abdomen, blood in the urine, vomiting, nausea [2] Causes: Genetic and environmental factors [2 ...

3. Why Are Kidney Stones So Painful? Two Women Share Their ... - AOL

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   After X-rays and other tests, doctors returned their diagnosis: She had a kidney stone. Alonso was given IV painkillers and sent home with pain pills to take while she waited for the kidney stone ...

4. What causes kidney stones? What does kidney stone pain ... - AOL

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   Severe kidney stone issues can cause extreme pain and require hospitalization, and sometimes surgery in extreme cases. A Kentucky woman had her arms and legs amputated after kidney stones ...

5. Hydronephrosis - Wikipedia

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   The signs and symptoms of hydronephrosis depend upon whether the obstruction is acute or chronic, partial or complete, unilateral or bilateral.Hydronephrosis that occurs acutely with sudden onset (as caused by a kidney stone) can cause intense pain in the flank area (between the hips and ribs) known as a renal colic.

6. Renal colic - Wikipedia

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   The experience is said to be traumatizing due to the severe pain, and the experience of passing blood and clots as well as pieces of stone. In most cases, people with renal colic are advised to drink more water to facilitate passing; in other instances, lithotripsy or endoscopic surgery may be needed. Preventive treatment can be instituted to ...

7. Dr. Ghayda discusses kidney stones in men. - AOL

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8. Calculus (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   A number of important medical conditions are caused by stones: [citation needed] Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) Can cause hydronephrosis (swollen kidneys) and kidney failure; Can predispose to pyelonephritis (kidney infections) Can progress to urolithiasis; Urolithiasis (urinary bladder stones) Can progress to bladder outlet obstruction

9. Mom, 41, has legs amputated after kidney stone turns almost ...

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   Kentucky woman opens up about surviving sepsis after a kidney stone infection, forcing doctors to amputate her legs. Doctor explains how it can happen. Mom, 41, has legs amputated after kidney ...