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(N20.2) Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
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14 577 984 in individuals diagnosis calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter confirmed
26 046 deaths with diagnosis calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
Diagnosis calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter is diagnosed Men are 21.05% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
11 074 (0.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
14 972 (0.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter - Men and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
Absence or low individual and public risk
Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter - what does this mean
Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter is a condition wherein small stones are formed in the kidneys and ureters. these stones are usually composed of calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, struvite, cystine, or uric acid and can cause blockage of the urinary tract, leading to pain, infection, and kidney damage.
What happens during the disease - calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter is a condition in which kidney stones form in the kidneys and travel down the ureters. this is caused by an accumulation of minerals in the kidneys, which form hard stones. these stones can cause obstruction of the ureter, leading to pain, infection, and other complications. treatment typically involves medications and/or surgery to remove the stones.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Urine analysis
- Blood tests
- Imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds
- Ureteroscopy
- Cystoscopy
- Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the size of the kidney stones and to remove them from the ureter.
- Assessment of the size and location of the kidney stones
- Prescription of medications to reduce the size of the stones
- Ultrasound or X-ray imaging to monitor the stones
- Ureteroscopy to remove the stones
- Lithotripsy to break up the stones
- Surgery to remove the stones
- Follow-up imaging to check for any remaining stones
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter - Prevention
To prevent calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter, it is important to drink plenty of fluids, maintain a healthy diet low in sodium and animal proteins, and to avoid dehydration. additionally, it is important to stay active and maintain a healthy weight. regular check-ups with a doctor and monitoring of urinary tract infections can also help to prevent the condition.