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    urine and are due to a constant build up of substances in the kidney. Depending on the size of the stone, ranging from as small as a grain of salt to as large as a golf ball, the stone may pass out of the body during urination or may get stuck in the bladder or the urethra. When kidney stones get stuck due to their large size, they may block the flow of urine, leading to life threatening complications as well as agonizing pain. Kidney stones form when salts such as calcium phosphate or…

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    revealed a right renal calculus in the ureter (urolithiasis). Renal Calculi formation Renal calculi are the most common form of upper urinary tract obstruction. Renal calculi formation has a complex etiology that may include anatomic changes, metabolic and endocrine influences, and high levels of stone components that interact among other components in the urinary system. Factors that influence the formation of calculi include the presence of a nucleus for crystal formation, supersaturated…

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    could cause Kidney failure and ultimately death. An ultrasound examination can be used to check for inflammation of the kidneys and bladder. There are studies that can be done in children to identify physiological issues. There is also a specified regiment of x-rays that, with the combination of contrast dyes, can be helpful in identifying abnormalities in the bladder. A CT scan can be used to aid the mapping…

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    Urethral Stricture Urethral stricture is narrowing of the tube (urethra) that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. The urethra can become narrow due to scar tissue from an injury or infection. This can make it difficult to pass urine. In women, the urethra opens above the vaginal opening. In men, the urethra opens at the tip of the penis, and the urethra is much longer than it is in women. Because of the length of the male urethra, urethral stricture is much more common in men.…

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    Renal stones are mainly plant in the kidneys, humans have been affected by urinary stones since centuries, and it is one of the most common disease of the urinary tract. The prevention of renal stone frequently remains to be a serious problem in human health. Stones differ in size, shape, and chemical compositions.…

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    The testes contain seminiferous tubules, composed of several hundred tightly coiled tubules lined with germs cells. These tubules serve as the site of sperm production. Inside of these tubules spermatogonia progress to spermatocytes, then spermatids, and finally sperm. Also inside, sustentacular cells serve as a means of support. These cells control the environment by removing wastes, providing nutrients, and providing antibody protection as well as regulating sperm production. Interstitial…

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    (nephrolithiasis) are salts or crystals that precipitate in the urinary tract. These stones are typically made up of elements such as calcium (most common), uric acid, magnesium ammonium phosphate, or cysteine. The urinary tract begins with the kidneys, which empty urine into the ureters, which then drain urine into the bladder and finally the urethra. Stones can be located anywhere along the urinary system from the kidneys to the bladder. Patients with kidney stones typically develop acute…

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    Indwelling Ureteroscopy?

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    most commonly used type of scope for access to the upper urinary tract.6…

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    kidney. They form from an over abundance or under abundance of a urinary chemical and not enough water to dissolve all the waste products, minerals, and compounds that the kidney is trying to excrete. They can cause a blockage, which can cause extreme pain. Tennessee has the highest report of kidney stones than any other state in America. According to Alexander (2005), “Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract,” (pg.348). There are a few factors that can increase…

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    Kidney Stones Research Paper

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    Kidney stones are made from mineral and acid salts (Mayo Clinic). Kidney stones are often formed in our kidneys, usually because of urine becomes highly concentrated, which allow the minerals and salts to stick together and form the stone (Mayo Clinic. The picture below from the New York Times, shows where kidney stones are usually formed, in the major calyces, where they then travel down the ureter, where it usually becomes painful (NYT). There are several objectives to this experiment:…

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