MEDICINE MCQ
RENAL MEDICINE
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Tx used to break up kidney stones
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kidney stones
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urinary blockage
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Kidney stones (also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys.
Detailed explanation-2: -Calcium oxalate: The most common type of kidney stone which is created when calcium combines with oxalate in the urine.
Detailed explanation-3: -The scientific name for a kidney stone is renal calculus or nephrolith. You may hear health care professionals call this condition nephrolithiasis, urolithiasis, or urinary stones.
Detailed explanation-4: -Calcium Oxalate Stones. The most common type of kidney stone is a calcium oxalate stone. Calcium Phosphate Stones. Calcium phosphate kidney stones are caused by abnormalities in the way the urinary system functions. Struvite Stones. Uric Acid Stones. Cystine Stones.