Kidney Stones are Common after Bariatric Surgery
Learn more about the risks for kidney stones (“nephrolithiasis”) after weight loss (“bariatric”) surgery.
Learn more about the risks for kidney stones (“nephrolithiasis”) after weight loss (“bariatric”) surgery.
‘55 stones were removed from a woman patient’s kidney at Hyderabad hospital.’
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The woman reported at the hospital with acute abdominal pain during urination, and nausea and vomiting during pain, which were likely symptoms of kidney-related problem. The patient had undergone treatment for pain and vomitings from a local doctor but was not investigated for the underlying cause of her symptoms. Left untreated, kidney stones can block the ureter. It increases the risk of infection or built-up of urine to put added strain on kidneys, causing more damage to them with time.
"Thorough assessment using renography and CT scan indicated the presence of small- to medium-sized stones in the left kidney with pelvi ureteric junction obstruction, prompting the team to opt for an endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedure to extract the stones and to treat PUJ obstruction. The procedure lasted for two and a half hours, and we were able to remove all the stones from the kidney, without any complications," said Dr P Naveen Kumar, senior consultant urologist and andrologist, Aware Global Hospitals.
Tests for Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are diagnosed using radiological tests like plain x-ray KUB, CT scan, ultrasound and intravenous pyelography, blood tests and urine tests.
Kidney stones are diagnosed using radiological tests like plain x-ray KUB, CT scan, ultrasound and intravenous pyelography, blood tests and urine tests.
Patient's renal health is getting monitored from time to time and her recovery is on satisfactory lines. Dr Venu Manne, consultant, urology, also participated in the medical procedure.
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Quiz on Kidney Stones
Kidney stones or calculus produces the most severe form of pain in humans. The pain has often been described to be worse than childbirth, broken bones, gunshot wounds, burns, or surgery. Once you form a kidney stone you are always susceptible to another stone. Take this quiz to find out how much do you know about stone disease. Once you complete find out how you fared compared to others who have taken the quiz.
Kidney stones or calculus produces the most severe form of pain in humans. The pain has often been described to be worse than childbirth, broken bones, gunshot wounds, burns, or surgery. Once you form a kidney stone you are always susceptible to another stone. Take this quiz to find out how much do you know about stone disease. Once you complete find out how you fared compared to others who have taken the quiz.
FDA Approves the First Drug to Treat an Rare Genetic Disorder Which Causes Kidney Stones
FDA has approved lumasiran subcutaneous injection to treat adults and children with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1)- an ultra- rare genetic disorder.
FDA has approved lumasiran subcutaneous injection to treat adults and children with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1)- an ultra- rare genetic disorder.
