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NEPHROLITHIASIS nephrolithiasis-665x285 (SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (Extreme pain…
NEPHROLITHIASIS 
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DIAGNOSIS
BLOOD TESTING
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The blood results assist with observing the health of the kidneys and helps the doctor to examine further complications.
URINE TESTING
The 24 hour urine collection test will reveal that you're taking out too many stones forming minerals.
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IMAGING TEST
May reveal kidney stones in the urinary tract, simple abdominal x-rays may not show small stones.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Extreme pain in the side, back and below the ribs.
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Pink, red or brown urine.
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TREATMENT
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PAIN RELIEVERS
Passing a tiny stone may be uncomfortable, Ibrufen, acetaminophen or naproxen sodium can be taken for pain.
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Renal colic resulting due to nephrolithiasis is secondary to blocking the collecting system by the stone.
The expanding of the collecting system or ureter is a resultant to an increase in intraluminal pressure.
This leads to nerve endings being stretched leading to sensation of renal colic and urinary stone disease.
DIET
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
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Fruits can be fresh, dry or frozen and those that contain citric acid can also assist in preventing kidney stones.
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PLANT - BASED PROTEIN
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Eat beans, peas and lentils as they are a god source of protein.
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