tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60509478300382397292012-02-03T20:05:31.819+08:00Kidney and Kidney StonesKidney stones can form from substances present in your urine. Learn about kidney stones, how they form, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention tips, and other natural remedies.David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-10076215967756732052008-06-18T17:09:00.005+08:002008-06-18T18:21:43.338+08:00Hematuria and Kidney StonesKidney stones can cause hematuria as it passes through any part of the urinary tract. What is hematuria?Hematuria means that there is presence of blood in the urine. This can be classified as microscopic or gross hematuria. Microscopic hematuria can only be observed with the use of a microscope. The urine appears to be normal to the naked eye, but when viewed under a microscope, it shows a high David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-35637224455506534972008-06-17T11:37:00.002+08:002008-06-28T19:27:19.740+08:00Can Global Warming Cause Kidney Stones?Temperatures have risen dramatically over the years. This increase of temperatures can cause you to lose more fluids through sweating. Loss of more fluids from the body will make your urine more concentrated with substances that can stick together to form kidney stones.If you sweat a lot and drink fluids less often, you can be more prone to having kidney stones. This formation of stones can be David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-69859576608706309102008-06-13T11:05:00.000+08:002009-11-14T11:49:45.214+08:00Kidney and Kidney Stones HomeAnatomy of the KidneysThe kidneys are one of the primary organs of the urinary system. They help to release excess water and clean the body of wastes. Learn more >>>The Urinary SystemLearn how the kidneys function with the rest of the urinary organs. Learn more >>>Prevention of Kidney StonesKidney stones can be prevented, especially in people at risk of forming it, by drinking lots of water. Yet,David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-90689181588896775942008-06-13T00:18:00.006+08:002010-05-09T10:56:36.253+08:00Causes of Kidney StonesDifferent diseases and factors may lead to the formation of stones. This is the reason why doctors may not always know the exact cause or what causes a stone to form. In people who are at risk of forming stones, certain foods might promote stone formation. But in people who are not at risk or susceptible, scientists believe that eating any specific food do not cause stones to form.
Although David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-88609876575890757842008-06-12T21:35:00.006+08:002010-05-09T10:55:38.193+08:00Shapes of Different Kidney StonesKidney stones differ in sizes and shapes. They may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a pearl. Some stones can even become as large as a golf ball. They can be smooth or jagged and are usually yellow or brown in color.
A. Golf-ball-sized and brown B. Jagged and yellow C. Staghorn D. Smooth and yellow Kidney stones vary in size and shape. Sizes are usually smaller than shownDavid Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-68548412670118967052008-06-11T12:03:00.001+08:002008-06-15T13:16:28.496+08:00GlossaryKidney Stone and Related Termscalcium (KAL-see-um):A mineral salt that the body needs for making strong bones and teeth. Calcium may form stones in the kidney.cystine (SIS-teen):It is a type of amino acid found in the blood and urine. Amino acids are building blocks of protein. It is found in most tissues of the body and are found in many foods.(See also cystine stone and cystinuria.)cystine David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-28172335140271637182008-06-06T11:21:00.004+08:002010-05-09T10:59:46.658+08:00Complications of Kidney StonesAn overview of the most common complications of kidney stones.
Most kidney stones pass out of the body in the urinary tract unnoticed. These stones called "silent stones" do not produce any signs or symptoms. However, symptoms may occur if the stones are large enough and lodge as it passes in any part of the urinary tract.
Most complications of the condition occur when the stones block the flowDavid Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-84300850289445730412008-06-05T21:58:00.006+08:002010-05-09T11:02:22.646+08:00Ways to Prevent Kidney StonesRelated Topics
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TypesKidney stones are one of the most common and most painful disorders of the urinary tract. According to the National Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, almost 3 million people visit their health care providers for kidney stone problems.
Some people are at risk of forming stones than others. You are more David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-34754027905348647722008-06-05T15:31:00.009+08:002010-11-18T10:11:32.855+08:00Types of Kidney StonesRelated Topic
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Ways to Prevent Kidney StonesA kidney stone is a solid material that forms when salts and other substances in the urine stick together to form crystals. These crystals may further stick together to form a larger stone.
Normally, a chemical found in the urine prevents substances to form crystals. However, this chemical does not seem to work in other David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-6205677326316538372008-06-03T20:39:00.013+08:002010-11-18T10:09:08.669+08:00Kidney Stones Causes, Symptoms, Risks, Treatment, and PreventionQuick Browse
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David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-89618910858363942142008-06-03T20:16:00.001+08:002008-06-04T18:41:40.857+08:00Contact the WebmasterThank you for visiting Kidney and Kidney Stones (KKS) website.Contacting the webmasterPlease be aware that we cannot reply to email questions about your kidney stones or other health problems. We recommend that you direct your questions to your medical doctor, urologist, or nephrologist.The information in this website is meant to serve as an aid to understand your kidneys, kidney stones, and David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-63815418388399339542008-06-02T22:48:00.005+08:002010-11-28T19:53:03.070+08:00Urinary System Structures and FunctionsWhat happens in the urinary system?
After we eat, our body takes the nutrients from food and uses them to maintain bodily functions including energy and self-repair. When the body has taken all the necessary nutrients it needs, waste products are left behind in the blood or in the bowel.
The urinary system works with other organs such as the lungs, skin and the intestines in keeping chemicals David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-48461126914803022752008-06-01T00:16:00.003+08:002010-10-17T20:20:14.933+08:00The Kidney Structures and FunctionsThe kidneys are vital organs that have many functions. It keeps our body clean of toxins and balance chemicals in the body. They also help regulate blood pressure and maintain the normal number of red blood cells. It is important to understand how your kidneys work so that you will know how to keep them healthy.
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located below the ribs toward the middle of David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-79710246505143918722008-05-31T23:00:00.004+08:002009-05-20T20:39:33.747+08:00About UsThank You for visiting www.kidney-and-kidney-stones.blogspot.com (Kidney and Kidney Stones).Privacy StatementOf the information we learn about you from your visit to "kidney-and-kidney-stones.blogspot.com," we store only the following: the domain name from which you access the Internet, the date and time you access our site, and the Internet address of the web site from which you direct-linked toDavid Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050947830038239729.post-67752021975897351442008-05-30T13:08:00.002+08:002008-06-15T09:51:53.819+08:00Kidney and Kidney Stones Resources PageWeb articles featured on the Kidney and Kidney Stones (KKS) web site were compiled from different sources including the online resources listed below. The articles provided here are for informational purposes only, and they are not designed to diagnose or treat a particular health problem or disease. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have about your David Mangusan Jr., PTRPnoreply@blogger.com