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What is nephrolithiasis? Renal calculi (kidney stones) How does renal calculi form? Formed d/t elevated levels of minerals in the body What minerals in excess can cause renal calculi? Calcium oxalate (most common), Phosphate Uric acid Struvite Cysteine Urolithiasis Stone in the bladder Ureterolithiasis Condition of stones in the ureter Risk Factor & complications of renal calculi -Male, 20-50yo, previous stones, obesity, HTN, diabetes, low fluid intake. -complications of stones: obstructions, pyelonephritis (kidney infection), CKD Classic Kidney stone presentation acute onset of severe, colicky flank pain that wax and wane in intensity. Severe pain is associated with the movement of the stone and can cause n/v. pt may seem anxious and unable to sit still
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