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Extractions: Migraine Treatment Ask your health related question to Dr.Rajesh Shah Homoeopathy facilitates easy passage of those stones which are not too large. That is to say, they should not be larger than the diameter of ureter, urethra or the urethral orifice. There are homoeopathic medicines which allow passing of such stones. In case of large stones, non medicinal intervention is indicated. However, to prevent the further occurrence of the stone, homoeopathy treatment is recommended even after surgical removal or after passing of the stone. Nephrotic Syndrome: Homoeopathy treatment is indicated in all the cases of Nephrotic syndrome. However, children and early developed cases respond very well to homoeopathy. It is possible to avoid steroids in these cases and it is also possible to gradually taper off the dose of steroids in those steroid dependent cases. Other Renal disease: Such as Nephritis, acute and chronic renal failure require homoeopathy medicines either as principal measure of may be administered along with regular allopathic medicines without any interaction. We have observed that those cases with renal failure, being put on Dialysis and if they receive homoeopathy medication simultaneously, they require less frequent dialysis and their quality of life improves.
NIH: News: The NIH Word On Health: November 2002: Kidney Stone Myths
Source NIDDK. kidney stones in kidney, ureter, and bladder. When ShouldYou Call the Doctor? A Word to the Wise Facts about kidney stones.
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Extractions: The urinary tract, or system, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located below the ribs toward the middle of the back. The kidneys remove extra water and wastes from the blood, converting it to urine. They also keep a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood. The kidneys produce hormones that help build strong bones and help form red blood cells. Narrow tubes called ureters carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, a triangle-shaped chamber in the lower abdomen. Like a balloon, the bladder's elastic walls stretch and expand to store urine. They flatten together when urine is emptied through the urethra to outside the body. Source: NIDDK Kidney stones in kidney, ureter, and bladder
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How to use the OnLine Employee Information Index If you seek informationon kidney stones select KO to reach the K's. ; Scroll
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Extractions: Back to: Information for Employees Go to: [ A - E F - J K - O P - T ... Abbreviations Where can you find information on diseases currently under investigation by NIH or NIH-supported scientists, major NIH research areas, and important health-related topics? Right here in the NIH Health Information Index . Use this referral guide as a quick way to find answers to your health-related questions. Each listing includes the abbreviated name(s) of the NIH institute(s), center(s), division(s), or other component(s) to call for information and the appropriate phone number(s). How to use the On-Line Employee Information Index If you seek information on " kidney stones " select [K-O] to reach the "K's." Scroll down until you find "kidney stones" you will see: Kidney Stones - NIDDK 301-654-4415 The letters " NIDDK " stand for the name of the institute that is responsible for information on kidney stones. Select the link to visit the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Once there, use the search feature or other navigation aids to locate "kidney stones".
Diseases And Conditions -- Discovery Health -- Kidney Stones
kidney stones are deposits of mineral salts, called calculi, in the kidney. kidneystones By Stuart Wolf, MD Images (click to view larger image)
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Extractions: kidney stones By Stuart Wolf, MD Images (click to view larger image) Kidney stones are deposits of mineral salts, called calculi, in the kidney. These stones can pass into the ureter, the narrow tube that connects the kidneys to the bladder. What is going on in the body? Kidney stones occur when the urine has a high level of minerals that form stones. Most kidney stones are made from calcium. Minerals such as uric acid and oxalate may also form stones. These stones can irritate kidney tissue and block urine flow. What are the signs and symptoms of the condition? Some stones can grow to be very large without causing symptoms. Flank pain is a common symptom of kidney stones. Flank pain occurs on one side of the back near the lower ribs. If stones have passed into the ureter, the person may have groin pain. Pain may also radiate down the lower side of the abdomen. A kidney stone may cause blood in the urine nausea , and vomiting What are the causes and risks of the condition? Kidney stones are caused by an accumulation of mineral salts, with calcium being the most common. People with kidney stones may first have dysfunction or damage to some of the collecting tubes in the kidney. Factors that increase the risk of stone formation include the following: abnormalities in metabolism of a mineral, such as uric acid
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Kidney Stones
kidney stones. September 1999. WHAT ARE kidney stones? The Kidneysand Urinary Tract. The urinary system helps to maintain proper
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Extractions: Kidney Stones September 1999 WHAT ARE KIDNEY STONES? The Kidneys and Urinary Tract Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) Crystals that form in urine and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney can form stones in the kidney ( nephrolithiasis ), the ureter, or the bladder. These stones may contain various combinations of minerals and other chemicals, some of which are derived from a person's diet. (Gallstones are produced in the gallbladder and are different from those formed in the urinary tract. They are discussed in Well-Connected Report #10 Gallstones Calcium Stones. About 70% to 80% of all kidney stones are composed of calcium, usually combined with oxalate. Oxalate, or oxalic acid, is a substance found in a number of common vegetables, fruits, and grains. About 6% are composed of calcium phosphate (brushite). Calcium stones appear white on x-rays; calcium oxalate crystals are eight-sided (octahedral), while calcium phosphate crystals tend to have irregular shapes.
Litholink Corporation
by Dr. Fredric Coe, Professor of Medicine and Physiology at the University of Chicago,Litholink's goal is to prevent the recurrence of kidney stones by making
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Extractions: F ounded by Dr. Fredric Coe, Professor of Medicine and Physiology at the University of Chicago, Litholink's goal is to prevent the recurrence of kidney stones by making its integrated metabolic testing and disease management package available to urology and internal medicine practices. This treatment process has been refined through clinical use over more than 25 years and has been shown to reduce the recurrence of stones by up to 80%. I n addition to providing cost-effective testing and state-of-the-art methods for calculating and presenting data, Litholink also provides the physician a computerized patient management system that tracks procedures, x-rays, medications, hospitalizations, stone events, and new stones so each practice can assess the outcome of medical prevention on their own patient populations.
Consensus Statement Overview: Prevention And Treatment Of Kidney Stones
to this Consensus Conference. Prevention and Treatment of kidney stonesMarch 2830, 1988 Vol. 7, No. 1. PLEASE NOTE This statement
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Extractions: NOTE: NIH Consensus Statements are prepared by a nonadvocate, non-Federal panel of experts, based on (1) presentations by investigators working in areas relevant to the consensus questions during a 2-day public session; (2) questions and statements from conference attendees during open discussion periods that are part of the public session; and (3) closed deliberations by the panel during the remainder of the second day and morning of the third. This statement is an independent report of the panel and is not a policy statement of the NIH or the Federal Government. The statement reflects the panelís assessment of medical knowledge available at the time the statement was written. Thus, it provides a "snapshot in time" of the state of knowledge on the conference topic. When reading the statement, keep in mind that new knowledge is inevitably accumulating through medical research.
Ixion Cell-based Kidney Stones Treatment, Oxalate Related Conditions And Diabete
Discovering and developing breakthrough cellbased therapies for metabolic disorders,primary hyperoxaluria, kidney stones, other oxalate related conditions
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NIH: Health Information
kidney stones. Resources. NIDDK. kidney stones in Adults. National Kidney andUrologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Urologic Diseases Dictionary.
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Kidney Stones
kidney stones are hard masses that can grow from crystals forming withinthe kidneys. Doctors call kidney kidney stones. Also indexed as
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Extractions: Kidney Stones Also indexed as: Nephrolithiasis, Renal Calculi, Urinary Calculi, Urolithiasis calcium in any form. Calcium oxalate stone formation is rare in primitive societies, suggesting that this condition is preventable. People who have formed a calcium oxalate stone are at high risk of forming another kidney stone. Caution:
Male Health Center
kidney stones. kidney stones are an abnormal formation of deposits in the kidney. Kidneystones vary in size from the head of a pin to the size of a golf ball.
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Extractions: The prostate is a gland that is located just below the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside. The main function of the prostate is to secrete fluids that nurture the sperm that come out with ejaculation. Prostatic disorders include: Prostate infections are relatively common and usually occur in men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Symptoms include frequency of urination, burning with urination, and a discharge from the penis. Additionally, one can have a sensation of fullness behind the scrotum and in front of the rectum. Sometimes men may take antibiotics for a long period of time without any true benefit. In fact, many of these conditions are not infections but simply muscle spasms involving the prostate and surrounding tissue. This is a condition called prostatosis or prostadynia. Treatment for this includes muscle relaxants and warm baths. Hytrin or Cardura, typically used for high blood pressure are also muscle relaxants and have been shown to be successful.
Kidney Stones
kidney stones. Definition. kidney stones are solid accumulations ofmaterial that form in the tubal system of the kidney.
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Extractions: Encyclopedia Index K Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index K 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.
Northwestern Memorial Center For Urology - More Information
Frequently Asked Questions about incontinence and kidney stones as wellas links to websites of reputable organizations for more information.
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Extractions: More Information From The Center For Urology On this page, you will find information about the conditions most frequently treated at the Center for Urology. You will also find links to reputable websites for reliable information about these conditions. Frequently Asked Questions About Incontinence What Is Incontinence? Incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine or stool. Incontinence is not a disease but is a symptom of something else going on in the body. How Common Is Incontinence? More than 13 million Americans are incontinent. What Are Possible Causes Of Urinary Incontinence? Urinary incontinence may be caused by many factors, including urinary tract infections (UTI), medications, disorders of the nerves or muscles, constipation, some types of surgery and age-related changes, such as estrogen loss in post-menopausal women and prostate enlargement in men. Are There Different Types Of Incontinence?
Current Theory On Cause Of Kidney Stones Refuted
Current theory on cause of kidney stones refuted. kidney stones can take upto 10 years to form and affect up to 5 percent of the US population.
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Extractions: B usiness O pportunities REGISTER HERE LOGIN Current theory on cause of kidney stones refuted New research into the origin of kidney stone formation published in the March 1 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation may well change the direction of the most basic level of research in that area. The study, conducted at Indiana University School of Medicine, Clarian Health Partners and the University of Chicago, will dispel the current beliefs of where stone formation begins, said Andrew P. Evan, Ph.D., the article's lead author. Dr. Evan, who is a professor of anatomy and cell biology at IU School of Medicine, said the research did confirm a hypothesis published in 1940 by Alexander Randall, M.D. Dr. Randall theorized that kidney stones developed from crystals of calcium phosphate in a centrally located area of the kidney known as the papilla tip. However, analytical and imaging tools available during Dr. Randall's day were inadequate to confirm his hypothesis. Today, the primary theory is that cell injury is necessary before crystals can attach to kidney tissue and develop and that crystals are composed of calcium oxalate. Both theories were refuted by the current Clinical Investigation article. "Our research localized the site of the original mineral deposit for the most common group of stone formers and we have determined the composition of the crystal," Dr. Evan said. That composition is calcium phosphate, a common component of bone and teeth. Dr. Randall surmised that calcium phosphate was the primary component of stones in their formation phase even though kidney stones later in the process are composed almost entirely of calcium oxalate.
Low-carbohydrate, High-protein Diets Increase Risk Of Kidney Stones And May Rais
Diets that are high in protein and low in carbohydrates are more acidic, which changesthe urine in ways that increase the risk for developing kidney stones.
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Extractions: August 1, 2002 "Popular low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets may result in rapid weight loss, but they also appear to pose serious health problems, including increased risk of kidney stones and bone loss," report researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Texas Southwestern in the August issue of The American Journal of Kidney Diseases. "High protein, low carbohydrate diets clearly produced changes that substantially increase the risk of kidney stone formation if continued over time. Our study was too brief to show diet induced osteoporosis, but our data suggests this may be another potential risk," said Shalini Reddy, M.D., assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago and lead author of the study. In this study, 10 healthy subjects ate a regular diet for two weeks. They followed that with two weeks on a highly restrictive diet that included some vegetables but no fruits and fewer than 20 grams of carbohydrates. Participants then ate a slightly less-restrictive diet for the final four weeks. A diet heavy on animal proteins and light on carbohydrates does increase fat metabolismwhich can increase the amount of acid in the blood. The researchers found that acid excretiona marker for the acid load in the bloodincreased as much as 90 percent while subjects were on diets that severely restricted carbohydrates. They also found that calcium absorption was unchanged but calcium excretion increased.
Trace Amounts Of Little Known Protein Prevent Formation Of Kidney Stones
that an antiinflammatory protein called calgranulin, previously detected only inwhite blood cells, may play a key role in the prevention of kidney stones.
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Extractions: August 1, 1998 University of Chicago have discovered that an anti-inflammatory protein called calgranulin, previously detected only in white blood cells, may play a key role in the prevention of kidney stones. His findings will be published in the August issue of the American Journal of Physiology Renal with co-authors Fredric Coe, MD, Section Chief of Nephrology, and John Asplin, MD, assistant professor of medicine. "Measuring calgranulin in urine could become a new diagnostic tool for determining if a patient is at high risk for forming kidney stones, and preventive measures could be taken," says Pillay. He found that calgranulin, which is made up of two distinct subunits, is often defective in stone-formers. "In many people with kidney stones, the subunits don't come together to form the bigger, active protein calgranulin. We suspect this is a factor in their tendency to form stones," says Pillay. According to the basic laws of chemistry, our kidneys should be chock-full of kidney stones. Although the kidney is supersaturated with calcium and oxalate, the basic components of kidney stones, only three to five percent of people in the Western Hemisphere form them. Most people pass microscopic calcium oxalate crystals with their urine before they can grow into dangerous masses. "It is the natural fate of supersaturated solutions to grow crystals," says Asplin. "Something must be working to prevent this in the kidneys."
Kidney Stones
kidney stones. WHAT ARE kidney stones? The Kidneys and Urinary Tract.The urinary kidney stones (Nephrolithiasis). Occasionally crystals
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Extractions: The urinary system helps to maintain proper water and salt balance throughout the body. The process of urination begins in the kidneys, which process fluids and dissolved waste matter to produce urine. The two kidneys are located deep behind the abdomen below the ribs and toward the middle-back. They play a major role in this process: Each kidney contains over a million nephrons . These are the functional units of the kidney.
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Health Library - Kidney Stone Analysis
Kidney Stone Analysis. Test Overview. kidney stones (also called renal calculi)form in the kidneys from substances that separate out of the urine.
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