61. Kidney Stones Detailed information on kidney stones, including types, symptoms, diagnosis, andtreatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_urology/stones.cfm

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62. Kidney Stones - Vitacost kidney stones are hard masses that can grow from crystals forming within thekidneys. Doctors call kidney stones renal calculi, and the condition of http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Concern/Kidney_Stones.htm

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63. NIDDK Error 404 - Page Not Found Everything about kidney stones, including what it is, who gets it, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research and prevention. What foods to watch out for. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/pubs/stonadul/stonadul.htm

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64. BBC NEWS | Health | 'Stethoscope' Hears Kidney Stones Scientists develop a smart stethoscope that can hear when a kidney stone hasbeen successfully shattered by treatment. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3963025.stm

News Sport Weather World Service ... Newswatch Last Updated: Saturday, 30 October, 2004, 23:00 GMT 00:00 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version 'Stethoscope' hears kidney stones Scientists have developed a "smart stethoscope" that can hear when a kidney stone has been successfully broken down by treatment. The device listens to echoes created by shock wave therapy (lithotripsy) to let the doctor know if therapy has worked. Trials at Guy's Hospital in London have showed promising results, saving patients unnecessary repeat therapy and x-ray monitoring. The device was developed along with scientists from Southampton University. Hearing echoes Lithotripsy works by focusing thousands of shock waves onto the kidney stones in an effort to break them into pieces small enough to urinate out of the body or be dissolved by drugs. But there is no way of monitoring how the process is getting on. X-ray image after treatment X-ray image before treatment Doctors can take an x-ray before and after treatment to see if there is any change in the appearance of the stone. But it is often difficult to tell from these pictures and is more a case of trial and error - if the symptoms return then the patient will need more shock wave therapy.

65. Methodist Health Care System A look at kidney stones and what they are, who gets them, types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. http://www.methodisthealth.com/urogen/stones.htm

66. Pediatric Oncall- HOME MADE REMEDIES For Treatment Of KIDNEY STONES A time tested homemade remedy for the treatment of kidney stones. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/HomeRemedies/Kidney.asp

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67. Kidney Stones -- Surgery Open surgery using an incision is rarely needed to treat kidney stones . In mostcases, other less http://my.webmd.com/hw/kidney_failure/hw204992.asp

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68. Midwest Stone Institute Causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of kidney stones. http://www.mwstone.com/STONES/index.htm

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69. Your Kidneys And How They Work Overview including symptoms and treatment options for kidney stones. http://www.duj.com/KidneyStones.html

What Are Kidney Stones When Should I Call a Doctor? If you have a kidney stone, you may already know how painful it can be. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without help from a doctor. But sometimes a stone will not just go away. It may even get larger. Your doctor can help. You should call a doctor when you have 1.Extreme pain in your back or side that will not go away. 2.Blood in your urine. 3.Fever and chills. 4.Vomiting. 5.Urine that smells bad or looks cloudy. 6.A burning feeling when you urinate. These may be signs of a kidney stone that needs a doctor's care. What Do My Kidneys Do? Your kidneys are bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fist. They are located near the middle of your back, just below the rib cage. The kidneys are sophisticated trash collectors. Every day, your kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and extra water. The waste and extra water become urine, which flows to your bladder through tubes called ureters (YOOR-uh-ters). Your bladder (BLAD-ur) stores urine until you go to the bathroom.

70. Introduction: Kidney Stones - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to kidney stones as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis,misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/k/kidney_stones/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Kidney stones Next sections Basic Summary for Kidney stones Prevalence and Incidence of Kidney stones Prognosis of Kidney stones Types of Kidney stones ... Causes of Kidney stones Next chapters: Glomerular Disease Lupus nephritis End-stage renal disease Kidney failure ... Feedback Introduction: Kidney stones Kidney stones: Stone-like calcium deposits in the kidney. Kidney stones: A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in the kidney out of substances in the urine. A stone may stay in the kidney or break loose and travel down the urinary tract. A small stone may pass all of the way out of the body without causing too much pain. A larger stone may get stuck in a ureter, the bladder, or the urethra. A problem stone can block the flow of urine and cause great pain. Researching symptoms of Kidney stones: Further information about the symptoms of Kidney stones is available including a list of symptoms of Kidney stones , other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Kidney stones , or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center Misdiagnosis and Kidney stones: Research more detailed information about misdiagnosis of Kidney stones underlying causes of Kidney stones (possibly misdiagnosed), or research

71. Symptom: Kidney Symptoms - WrongDiagnosis.com Endstage renal disease, kidney stones, kidney cysts; Autosomal Recessive Renal Tubular Acidosis kidney stones, kidney disease, kidney failure http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/kidney_symptoms.htm

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72. Medindia - Kidney Stones In Children - Can Children Get Kidney Stones? Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about the causes ofkidney stones/renal stones in children. http://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/kidneystoneschildren.asp

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73. Medindia - About Kidney Stones / Renal Stones Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about kidney stones/renal stones. http://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/kidneystones_about.htm

document.write(""); Medindia Diseases / Health Conditions Renal Stones / Kidney Stones RENAL STONES / KIDNEY STONES Kidney Stones About Kidney Stones Causes Symptoms Diagnosis ... Glossary Diseases/Conditions General Info about Kidney Stones Kidney stones or renal stones are gravel-like collections of chemicals that may appear in any area of the urinary system, from the kidney to the bladder. They may be small or large, single or multiple. The Times whereat you often in a day have the Urinary Excretion performed with Ease, are times which invite you very frequently to lift up your Hearts unto God with such an Acknowledgment as This; O, My most merciful God, I bless thee, that the grinding Torments of the Stone, are not now grinding of me. - Cotton Mather, 1724

74. Kidney Stones A complete explanation of kidney stones including risks, what to expect and whento call the doctor. http://www.healthsquare.com/mc/fgmc0802.htm

Privacy About Linking Advertising Advertisement Home Conditions and Treatments Kidney Stones Guide to Prescription Drugs Encyclopedia of Medicine Drugs and Medicines Advertisement HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER AIDS / HIV Allergies ... Urological Conditions Kidney Stones From Our Sponsors WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Kidney stones are rock-like concretions of minerals that form in the kidney. There may be more than one stone, and they may be large or small. Men get kidney stones more often than women do. Causes An illness called gout can cause kidney stones, as can a blockage of urine or a large amount of calcium in the urine. Too much calcium from food, vitamins, or other sources can contribute to formation of the stones. Signs/Symptoms Typical symptoms include sharp mid-back pain, blood in the urine, painful urination, nausea, and vomiting. Care To help the stone pass, drink 3 quarts of water (the equivalent of 8 soda-sized cans), each day. A heating pad set on ""low'' may help ease the pain. Your doctor may also prescribe pain medicine. If the stone doesn't pass naturally, you may need to be hospitalized Risks Kidney stones can cause long-term kidney problems that in rare cases can be fatal. But with proper treatment, serious problems are unlikely.

75. Kidney Stones Penn State Hershey Medical Center provides world class care and services to patients. http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/jkl/kidneystones.htm

76. Kidney Stones CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center providesresearch services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00054000.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Kidney stones Definition Kidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block the flow of urine through or out of the kidney. When the stones move along the ureter, they cause severe pain Description Urine is formed by the kidneys. Blood flows into the kidneys, and specialized tubes (nephrons) within the kidneys allow a certain amount of fluid from the blood, and certain substances dissolved in that fluid, to flow out of the body as urine. Sometimes, a problem causes the dissolved substances to become solid again. Tiny crystals may form in the urine, meet, and cling together to create a larger solid mass called a kidney stone. Many people do not ever find out that they have stones in their kidneys. These stones are small enough to allow the kidney to continue functioning normally, never causing any pain. These are called "silent stones." Kidney stones cause problems when they interfere with the normal flow of urine. They can block (obstruct) the flow down the tube (the ureter) that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. The kidney is not accustomed to experiencing any pressure. When pressure builds from backed-up urine, the kidney may swell ( hydronephrosis ). If the kidney is subjected to this pressure for some time, it may cause damage to the delicate kidney structures. When the kidney stone is lodged further down the ureter, the backed-up urine may also cause the ureter to swell (hydroureter). Because the ureters are muscular tubes, the presence of a stone will make these muscular tubes spasm, causing severe pain.

77. EMedicine Health - Kidney Stones Treatment Information on kidney stones treatment including home care and medical treatment. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/24330-6.asp

Search September 9, 2005 Registration Healthcare Professionals You are in: Kidneys and Urinary System Kidney Stones Kidney Stones Treatment Self-Care at Home Unless you have had kidney stones in the past and have the appropriate pain and antinausea medications, not much home care can be done. Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Watch your urine for blood or stones. If you have a urine strainer, strain all of your urine. Over-the-counter medications may help with the pain, particularly anti-inflammatory pain medications such as ibuprofen (Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve). Medical Treatment Most smaller stones (4-5 mm; 0.16-0.2 inches) will pass through your urinary system by themselves (80-85%). The location in the kidney, ureter and bladder, the shape of the stone, and if the stone has caused any blockage may help predict if you can safely pass the stone without help. Ideally, the stone moves through the ureter, drops into the bladder, and comes out in your urine. Stones that are larger, irregularly shaped, higher in the kidney, or causing a blockage may need to be broken up or taken out. Only 20-30% of people with kidney stones need this kind of treatment. Stones that your doctor or urologist thinks will pass on their own will be left to do so.

78. University Of Chicago Hospitals: Kidney Stone Management Program The University of Chicago Hospitals multidisciplinary kidney stone managementprogram offers a unique approach to the treatment of kidney stones and is http://www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/kidney-stone/

@import "/css/style.css"; Home About the Hospitals Donate or Volunteer Contact Us ... Specialties Kidney Stone Why Choose Us? Find a Physician Request an Appointment Patient and Visitor Information ... Specialties Kidney Stone Management Program The University of Chicago Hospitals is proud to have a multidisciplinary kidney stone management program. The program offers a unique approach to the treatment of kidney stones and is designed for all patients who suffer from any type of renal stone diseasefrom simple to complex. We offer both innovative surgical and medical treatments for patients who suffer from active stones. Our physicians also set a course of long-term management for recovery and prevention. Our leading-edge program distinguishes itself from others because of our internationally recognized experts' ability to take a person's unique medical condition into consideration. We not only treat the stones, but determine their cause and keep the patients free of future kidney stones. Backed with the resources of the University of Chicago, our researchers are involved in the latest breakthroughs and discoveries for learning more about how to treat stones in the future. More Information Why Choose Us?

79. Go Ask Alice!: Kidney Stones Alice, I think I am passing kidney stones. I have a lot of left sided pain, thatare a lot like labor pains (in their timing/frequency). http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0617.html

Mac users: please note that our site is optimized for the Safari browser Colds, aches, pains, and other ailments Kidney stones Originally Published: April 21, 1995 Alice, I think I am passing Kidney Stones. I have a lot of left sided pain, that are a lot like labor pains (in their timing/frequency). I have been to the hospital twice, they have ruled out UTI or anything else. They sent me home with a strainer, told me to strain my urine, and bring any hard objects to my physician. But, I have having trouble identifying them. WHAT DO KIDNEY STONES LOOK LIKE, AND HOW BIG ARE THEY Pebbles or avalanche? Dear Pebbles or avalanche, It is unlikely that you will have a myriad of hard objects in your urine, from which you will have to identify the kidney stones. Kidney stones appear as little pebbles in their smallest form of 0.2 inches (5 mm) in diameter, and these can be passed relatively easily through the urine. Large stones, when located in the ureter (tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder) or in the junction between the kidney and ureter, need to be surgically removed with general anesthesia, and stones in the lower ureter can be crushed and removed by cystoscopy (putting a viewing machine and crushing device up the urethra into the bladder). Anytime that you arrive home after a doctor's appointment and realize that there is something about your health that you don't understand, you should feel free to call back your doctor and ask questions. That's what providers are trained to do!

80. Go Ask Alice!: More About Kidney Stones Dear Alice, I have had twelve kidney stones since 1990. Every time I pass a stonethe doctor tells me to follow a special diet. I follow the diet and still http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0679.html

Mac users: please note that our site is optimized for the Safari browser Colds, aches, pains, and other ailments More about Kidney Stones Originally Published: September 08, 1995 Dear Alice, I have had twelve kidney stones since 1990. Every time I pass a stone the doctor tells me to follow a special diet. I follow the diet and still get kidney stones. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you. Signed, In pain Dear In pain, Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. Men tend to be affected more frequently than women; whites more than blacks; people aged twenty to forty more than those younger or older. Once a person gets more than one stone, he or she is likely to develop others. A kidney stone develops from crystals that separate from urine and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney. Urine contains chemicals that normally prevent these crystals from forming. These chemicals don't work for everyone, however, and some people form stones. Doctors do not always know what causes a stone a form. While certain foods may promote stone formation in people who are susceptible, researchers do not believe that eating any specific food causes stones to form in people who are not suscept ible. Usually the first symptom of a kidney stone is extreme pain in the kidney area or lower abdomen. The pain often begins suddenly when a stone moves in the urinary tract, causing urination or blockage. Sometimes nausea or vomiting appear with this pain. Later, the pain may move to the groin. As the stone grows or moves, blood may be found in the urine. Other common symptoms include feeling the need to urinate more often or a burning sensation when urinating. Fever and chills accompanying any of these symptoms could signify an infection, and needs a clinician's immediate attention.

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