Kidney Stones Medical Reference
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Living With Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
In addition to prescribing medicines for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1), your doctor will probably advise some lifestyle changes. Here are some you should know about.
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Treatments for Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
When you have primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1), too much of a natural substance called oxalate collects in your kidneys. To prevent the serious kidney damage that can result, your doctor will try to reduce the buildup of oxalate in your body.
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How Is Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 Diagnosed?
Since primary hyperoxaluria type 1 is rare, it's not always easy to diagnose. Find out what tests doctors can use to find out whether you have it.
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What Is Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1?
Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 is a rare genetic disease that can cause kidney stones and lead to kidney damage. Find out what causes this disease and who's at risk.
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Symptoms of Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
While kidney stones are the most common symptom of primary hyperoxaluria type 1, it can also affect your eyes, skin, and heart. Learn more about the warning signs of this rare disease.
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Phosphate In Urine & Urine Phosphate Test
If you have certain kidney problems, your doctor might suggest a urine phosphate test. Find out when you’d need one, what to expect, and what the results might mean.
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What Is Nephrolithotomy for Kidney Stones?
Need surgery to remove your kidney stones? Learn about pros and cons of nephrolithotomy.
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What Causes Kidney Stones?
Anyone can get a kidney stone. But some people are more likely to have them. Learn if you’re at risk.
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High Oxalate Foods That Can Cause Kidney Stones
Some foods can cause kidney stones. Learn which ones to avoid.
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Ureteroscopy for Kidney Stone Diagnosis
If kidney stones have moved into your ureter, a ureteroscopy may be in order. This outpatient procedure can diagnose and treat stones and other urinary tract problems.
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What Is an Intravenous Pyelogram?
If you have blood in your urine or pain in your lower back or side, you may need an intravenous pyelogram. Here's what you need to know about the procedure.
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When Do I Need Surgery for a Kidney Stone?
Kidney stones often clear up on their own. WebMD explains when you may need a procedure or surgery to treat a more stubborn stone.
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What Are Bladder Stones?
Bladder stones are mineral build-ups in your bladder that cause pain and problems when you pee. Learn what causes them, what the symptoms are, and how to treat them.
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Kidney Stone Treatment: What Should I Expect?
Got a kidney stone? You have many options for dealing with them, from surgery to doing nothing. Here’s what to know.
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Tips on How You Can Avoid Kidney Stones
Most kidney stones eventually pass. But here’s how you can avoid the painful crystals in the first place.
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How Do I Know If I Have a Kidney Stone?
Is that sharp pain in my side and difficulty urinating caused by a kidney stone? A simple imaging test can let you know.
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Kidney Stone Signs and Symptoms
The most common kidney stone symptom is pain. Learn more about the different symptoms of kidney stones and how to relieve kidney stone pain at home.
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What Are Kidney Stones?
Hard, pebble-sized objects that grow in your kidneys are known as kidney stones. Understanding how they form and how they’re treated can help you deal with them -- and maybe even prevent them.
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The Kidneys: Picture, Function, Conditions, Tests, Treatments
See a detailed image and learn about what the kidneys do. Get a list of conditions that affect them, tests on them, and treatments for them.