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… Condition Basics What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are made of salts … to examine your urinary tract. An intravenous pyelogram (IVP). This is an X-ray test that … of the urinary tract and kidney stones. A retrograde pyelogram. This uses a dye to check …
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… Actionset Overview If you have kidney stones, your doctor or dietitian may talk with … prevent new stones. The most common types of kidney stones are calcium and oxalate. Each …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up … be lithotripsy. Lithotripsy may work best for kidney stones that are still in the kidney or …
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… Surgery Overview In open surgery to remove kidney stones, the surgeon uses an incision in the person's abdomen or side to reach the kidney and remove the stones. He or she then …
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… Overview The four main types of kidney stones are: Calcium stones. Most kidney stones are made of calcium compounds. …
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… during urination can be a symptom of both kidney stones and urinary tract infections. So … Test for Urinary Tract Infections Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) Kidney Biopsy Kidney Scan … Biopsy Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test Retrograde Pyelogram for Kidney Stones Sodium …
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… Overview The kidneys and liver are essential for cleaning … breaking down the foods you eat. If you have kidney or liver problems, changing your diet … advice for chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, chronic hepatitis and non-alcoholic …
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… Condition Basics What is chronic kidney disease? Chronic kidney disease means … tests such as an angiogram, an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) , and some CT scans. IV dye … tests such as an angiogram, an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) , and some CT scans. IV dye …
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… Condition Basics What is acute kidney injury? Acute kidney injury (which used to be called acute … urine from flowing out of the kidneys. Kidney stones, a tumour, an injury, or an enlarged …
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Overview A pumice stone can be used to remove the dead skin from a callus or corn . Reducing the size of the callus or corn may result in less pressure or friction and less pain. Use the stone daily, …
