Tag: renal colic
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Kidney Stones Symptoms for Women
Kidney stones or nephrolithiasis is considered one of the most common diseases affecting American women and statistics denote that renal stones in women burden tax payers with an estimated amount of 2 billion dollars per year. Early detection of these stones can markedly lessen or even reverse the complications that can affect the kidneys of…
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Treatment of Kidney Stones in Women
Early treatment of kidney stones in women is crucial to prevent damage of the kidneys and deterioration of the renal functions. The lines of treatment include pharmaceutical agents, surgical therapy and lifestyle changes. Diet modification is the first management step in almost every woman with kidney stones. Every woman with kidney stones should increase her…