1. By: Ashley Chalifour & Lisa Stoneham
Kidney Stones
By: Ashley Chalifour &
Lisa Stoneham

2. Description
Kidney stones are buildups of calcium in the urine

4. Large Kidney Stone-almost an inch
Small Kidney Stone-0.1 centimeters

5. Causes: Heredity

6. Causes: Geographical Location
Yellow = the stone belt

7. Causes: Diet

8. Causes: Diuretics and Other Medications

9. Diagnosis:
Doctors will ask for a person’s history,
give them a physical examination,
A laboratory evaluation,
Or advise a kidney X-Ray.

10. Fluid Intake, Diet and Medication
Treatments:
Fluid Intake, Diet and Medication
Most stones pass in
3-6 weeks by themselves

11.  Treatment: Surgery Newest surgical treatment:
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (EWSL)

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