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ADH and factors affecting urine
ADH(anti diuretic hormone): which controls how much water your kidneys reabsorb.
Hypothalamus sends signals pituitary gland to release ADH
This is signaled to secrete more or less ADH based on the water present in the body.
When there is excess water in blood
Less ADH, causing more dilutes urine and excess water is excreted along with urine returning water balance.
Diluted blood
Alcohol
Caffeine
Drinking water
When there is less water in blood
More ADH is released, causing water to be absorbed leaving the urine concentrated returning the water levels to normal conditions.
sweating
low blood pressure
Less water in body
Concentrated blood
Factors effecting ADH
Dehydration
Sweating
Bleeding
Overhydration
Diuretics
Drugs
What causes Kidney stones
High salt diet
Excess proteins(meat and eggs)
Low intake of water
Genetic/ hereditary
Medication high on calcium
Obesity and metabolic issues
Effect of excess water on body
Headache and nauea
Low sodium/ ions in body
This is because a lot of water is getting released as waste and carries a lot of ions along with it
Dizziness and dehydration
Effects/symptoms of kidney stones
Because it scratches and stretches the ureter
Blood in urine
Sharp pain in back and stomach, Pain spreads to groins
Causes blockage and makes passing urine difficult
Risk of infection
Vomiting
How kidney stone shape effects thebody
Spiky, jagged, or crystal-like stones
more pain, more bleeding, harder to pass
Smooth, round stones
easier to pass, less pain