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By: Walter John Gerring II and Thaddeus Seth Little Kidney Located in the right and left side of the abdomen Filters chemicals and unneeded water out of the blood regulate acid concentration and maintain water balance in the body by excreting urine. component involved with the Urinary Track Kidney Stone Disease Overview •The urine Drains to the bladder through the Ureter •Small Stone in kidney •Kidney Stone- smaller than a grain of sand, can grow up to a Quarter Inch or Longer •Can block the urine in the Urethra •Causing pressure Causes Heredity Geographical Location Diet- increased amounts of chemicals like salt or lack of water OTC Products Symptons Intense pain- back area Sweating Vomiting Nausea Sometimes blood in the urine Medical Care Immediate health care needed Tests to prove diagnosis Physical examination #1 Prevention- Good Hydration History of having kidney stones-may consider home therapy Kidney Stone Treatment • • • • • Hydration Pain- Ketorolac (Toradol), just makes pain tolerable not free of it If nausea and vomiting are present, antiemetic medication Home treatment- ibuprofen Tamsulosin (Flomax, a drug used to ease urination in men with enlargement of the prostate) help with passage of stones. Cystoscopy Cystoscopy- if the stone is in a place of infection this procedure can be perfomed A stent (thin tube) is passed through the urethra into the ureter to get around the obstructing stone. Left in place for a longer time period Doctor may pull stone out with tool ESWL Most common medical treatment Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL). Uses shock waves to crack a kidney stone into small pieces. Pass through urine or doctor will need to remove stone Follow Up Strain Urine to catch stone Send in for Analysis Once again drink plenty of water Follow up visit- 1-2 weeks after original visit with Urologist Prevention Hydrate Making sure the urine is dilute Taking medication prescribed Outlook • • • Having stones once is risk factor for having them again in the future May be hereditary- passed on to the next generation Patient will never forget the experience- likely will diagnose self it later through memories Sources #1- Book- Mind and Body Author- Linda Fox #2- http://www.webmd.com/kidney-stones/kidney-stonestopic-overview