ASCC Self Fluid Management in Prevention of Kidney Stones Questions

Week 6 Discussion

Bio 2015 Human Pathophysiology

Urinary Disorders

A 45 yr old grocery clerk has been suffering from bouts of severe pain in his left flank region. He blamed it on prolonged standing for 8 hr. Straight while working. He was taking over the counter medicine for his pain. One day he found fresh blood in his urine. He went to the doctor who performed urine tests, CT scans, and X-rays. He was diagnosed with urine calculus.

1. Discuss possible factors that may have been responsible for the Devon the stone and use this case to show how the patient’s diet and water intake can help analyze the composition of the calculus. What are the most common stone types?
2. What would be the tests results of his white blood cells in urine and blood, blood calcium levels, CT scan, and X-ray?
3. Suggest the best treatment for stone removal for the patient and a plan to prevent recurrence post treatment. Use both dietary and pharmacological methods.
Keep these facts in mind while answering the questions. Due both blood and urine white blood cells test also consider urine testing methods for the type of stone if it’s not recovered for chemical analysis. You should know the invasive and non invasive method of kidney stone removal.

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