Kidney Stones

By: Ashley Chalifour &

Lisa Stoneham

Description

Kidney stones are buildups of calcium in the urine

Small Kidney Stone-0.1 centimeters

Large Kidney Stone-almost an inch

Causes: Heredity

Causes: Geographical Location

Yellow = the stone belt

Causes: Diet

Causes: Diuretics and Other Medications

Diagnosis:Doctors will ask for a person’s history, give them a physical examination,A laboratory evaluation,Or advise a kidney X-Ray.

Treatments:Fluid Intake, Diet and Medication

Most stones pass in 3-6 weeks by themselves

Treatment: Surgery

Newest surgical treatment:Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (EWSL)

Picture Citations

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