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nephrolithiasis (signs and symptoms (pains during urination in the back…
nephrolithiasis
signs and symptoms
pains during urination in the back and abdomen
nausea or vomiting
hematuria
frequent urination
sweating
pink ,red or brown urine
risk factors
family or personal history
dehydration
certain diets like high protein diet
being obese
digestive diseases and surgery
other medical conditions like renal tubular acidosis
treatment
drink plenty of water
analgesia such as brufen
medical therapy to help pass kidney stones
alpha blockers
percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedure to remove very large kidney stones
thiazide diuretic
types
calcium stones
struvite stones
uric acid stones
cystine stones
diagnosis
blood test
urine test
imaging like CT scan and X-Ray
analysis of passed stones
nursing management
monitor intake and output
administer analgesia as prescribed such as Ibuprofen
encourage fluid intake
health educate about diet (salt and animal protein free)
pathophysiology
crystal forming substances such as calcium,oxalate and uric acid
lack of substances the prevents crystals from sticking together
creating nice environment for kidney stones to form
prevention
drink water throughout the day
eat fewer oxalate -rich food
choose diet low in salt and animal protein
a small hard deposit that form in the kidneys and is often painful when pass