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What are some risk factors for developing renal stones?
What are some risk factors for developing renal stones?
Some risk factors for developing renal stones include warm climates, decreased fluid intake, calcium supplements, high protein diets, UTI, gout, hyperparathyroidism, and family history.
What is the impact of a renal stone on glomerular filtration?
What is the impact of a renal stone on glomerular filtration?
A renal stone may cause an obstruction, resulting in increased pressure above the obstruction. This increased pressure opposes glomerular filtration.
What are the signs and symptoms of renal stones?
What are the signs and symptoms of renal stones?
The signs and symptoms of renal stones depend on their size and location. Common symptoms include renal colic.
What is acute kidney injury?
What is acute kidney injury?
What is chronic renal failure?
What is chronic renal failure?
What is the common age range for developing renal stones?
What is the common age range for developing renal stones?
What are some risk factors for developing renal stones?
What are some risk factors for developing renal stones?
How does a renal stone impact glomerular filtration?
How does a renal stone impact glomerular filtration?
What are the signs and symptoms of renal stones?
What are the signs and symptoms of renal stones?
What can prolonged obstruction from a renal stone result in?
What can prolonged obstruction from a renal stone result in?
