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  2. Renal colic - Wikipedia

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    Renal colic, also known as ureteric colic, is a type of abdominal pain commonly caused by obstruction of ureter from dislodged kidney stones. The most frequent site of obstruction is the vesico-ureteric junction (VUJ), the narrowest point of the upper urinary tract .

  3. List of ICD-9 codes 580–629: diseases of the genitourinary ...

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    This is a shortened version of the tenth chapter of the ICD-9: Diseases of the Genitourinary System. It covers ICD codes 580 to 629. The full chapter can be found on pages 329 to 353 of Volume 1, which contains all (sub)categories of the ICD-9. Volume 2 is an alphabetical index of Volume 1.

  4. 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.

  5. Category:Urological conditions - Wikipedia

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    Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes N00-N39 within Chapter XIV: Diseases of the genitourinary system should be included in this category. Articles relating to urologic diseases , including urinary tract infections , kidney stones , bladder control problems, and prostate problems, among others.

  6. List of ICD-9 codes 780–799: symptoms, signs, and ill-defined ...

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    This is a shortened version of the sixteenth chapter of the ICD-9: Symptoms, Signs and Ill-defined Conditions. It covers ICD codes 780 to 799. The full chapter can be found on pages 455 to 471 of Volume 1, which contains all (sub)categories of the ICD-9. Volume 2 is an alphabetical index of Volume 1.

  7. Nephrocalcinosis - Wikipedia

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    These include renal colic, polyuria and polydipsia: [4] Renal colic is usually caused by pre-existing nephrolithiasis, as may occur in patients with chronic hypercalciuria. [4] Less commonly, it can result from calcified bodies moving into the calyceal system. [4]

  8. Obstructive uropathy - Wikipedia

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    Obstructive uropathy is a structural or functional hindrance of normal urine flow, [1] sometimes leading to renal dysfunction (obstructive nephropathy). It is a very broad term, and does not imply a location or cause.

  9. Nephroptosis - Wikipedia

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    Many persons also suggest a weighing feeling on the abdomen. Pain is typically relieved by lying down. It is believed that flank pain on standing that is relieved by lying down is due to movement of the kidney causing intermittent renal tract obstruction. The attack of colic pain is called 'Dietl's crisis' or 'renal paroxysm'. [citation needed]