What
happen in the
in the case
of renal calculi?
Answers
Answer:
Kidney stones are solid crystals formed from the salts in urine. They are sometimes called renal calculi. Kidney stones can block the flow of urine and cause infection, kidney damage or even kidney failure. They can vary in size and location.
Answer:
Nephrolithiasis (kichey stones) is a disease affecting the urinary tract. Kidney stones are small deposits that build up in the kidneys, made of calcium phosphate and other components of foods. They are a common cause of blood in urine. Some types of stones tend to run in families. Some types may be associated with other conditions such as bowel disease, leal bypass for obesity or renal tubule defects. A personal or family history of stones is associated with increased risk of stone formation. Other risk factors include renal tubular acidosis and resultant nephrocalcinosis. Kidney stone formation may result when the urine becomes overly concentrated with certain substances. These substances in the urine may complex to form small crystals and subsequently stones