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What does it mean to have while cells show up in you urine?
White blood cells are usually not found in the urine due to the kidney. When there are white blood cells in the urine this if due to an infection. The kidney becomes inflamed and this allows the passing of white blood cells.
Is kidney stones at work covered by workers comp?
Worker's compensation is for injuries sustained while you are on the job. Kidney stones are not caused by your job, so no.
Is blood in urine alcohol related?
Blood in urine can be caused by a variety of factors such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or other health conditions. While excessive alcohol consumption can potentially contribute to kidney problems that may lead to blood in urine, it is important to consult a healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis.
Can you get a kidney stone while on dialysis?
can you get kidney stones while you are on dialysis? my dad gets terrible pains, sometimes lasting for days. someone has mentioned kidney colic, is this possible?
What are kidneys stones?
Kidney stones occur when crystals form inside the kidney. They begin microscopically small, and grow over time. Most stones are passed as tiny grains of sand, while others may grow as large as a golf ball or more, or look like the horns of a moose (staghorn kidney stones). There are many reasons some people develop kidney stones. Medications can cause the development of some types of stones, as can some illnesses. The congenital condition medullary sponge kidney disease often results in stones formed so frequently that passing them is almost a daily occurrence. Most stones are the result of a metabolic imbalance. Sometimes the metabolic imbalance can be treated, sometimes it can't. A common way to treat patients for recurrent kidney stones is potassium citrate, which makes it less likely for certain stones to form inside the kidney. Some stones are the result of an imbalanced diet which may be easily altered without medication to help.
How should kidney stones be treated?
According to Mayoclinic.org, treatment for kidney stones will vary based on the size of the stone(s), the number of stones, and where the stones are located. Your doctor might recommend waiting to see if your body passes the stone on its own or surgery might be recommended. Several of my family members have had kidney stones, and they were all hospitalized while waiting for the kidney stones to pass; hospitalization allowed the doctors to monitor their condition and to give them pain killers and muscle relaxers.
How does kidney failure affect homeostasis?
Kidney stones can block the flow of urine through the kidney, ureters, and/or urethra, depending on where they are lodged. The ureters are tubes from the kidney to the bladder, and the urethra is the tube from the bladder to the outside. There are other consequences that can happen because of kidney stones, as well. There are microtubules and other components in the kidneys that can be damaged or scarred, for someone who gets kidney stones frequently. The other problem with kidney stones is that when they cause urine flow to slow or back up, the potential for inflammation and infection is increased. People that are frequently troubled by kidney stones are at a higher risk for Chronic Renal Disease.
Which artery carries waste laden blood into kidney?
The kidney receives blood through two renal arteries. One artery supplies blood to left kidney while the other supplies blood to the right kidney. Within the kidney, each artery branches out into arterioles and finally the afferent arterioles.
What blood vessel carries blood from the kidney?
The renal artery - "renal" being the Latin word for kidney.
What are the symptoms of kidney stones?
Kidney stones are the name given to the hard particles that build up in the kidney and must pass through the urinary tract. Kidney stones sitting in the kidney do not generally cause a person any pain or discomfort. It is the movement of the stone through the urinary tract that causes symptoms to appear. The stones are actually relatively tiny and resemble grains of sand. The most common symptom of kidney stones is excruciating pain in the lower back and sides. The pain is generally sharp and just below the rib cage. Pain may radiate to the front of the lower stomach and down into the groin area. A person coping with kidney stones may be extremely uncomfortable. Lying down is usually the only way to find comfort, but even then, the pain may still exist. Sitting, standing, or walking may be nearly impossible as the kidney stone travels through the urinary tract. Nausea and vomiting are also common symptoms of kidney stones. A person may feel flu-like symptoms if an infection is present. Fever and chills may be experienced as well. The urge to urinate frequently could also indicate a kidney stone. Urine may be tinged pink or brown with blood. Urination may be painful before, during and after the stone has finally passed. The pain associated with the passing of a kidney stone is often described as the worst pain a person has ever felt. It is always a good idea to seek medical attention when such pain is felt. Doctors will advise a patient what to do until the stone passes. In many cases, medicine may be used to break up the stone and make passing easier and quicker. It can take up to a month for a stone to pass. However, the pain is not constant during that period and will come and go. Most kidney stones are small enough to pass through the urinary tract without medical intervention. Larger stones can cause damage to the kidney if they become lodged in the urinary tract for more than a couple of weeks.
What type of problem most commonly affects the urinary system organs?
There are several different types of kidney disease. These include inflammation of the filtering parts of the kidney (called glomerulonephritis), polycystic kidney disease, an inherited genetic disorder where the kidney tissues become replaced by cysts, and scarring of the kidney tissues caused by backflow of the urine from the bladder (called reflux nephropathy), which is caused by structural defects. Diabetic kidney disease which damages the kidneys' filtering membranes, and kidney disease due to high blood pressure are other forms of kidney disease
What tube carries blood away from the kidney?
The kidney receives blood through two renal arteries. One artery supplies blood to left kidney while the other supplies blood to the right kidney. Within the kidney, each artery branches out into arterioles and finally the afferent arterioles.
