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(N21.8) Other lower urinary tract calculus
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856 689 in individuals diagnosis other lower urinary tract calculus confirmed
2 540 deaths with diagnosis other lower urinary tract calculus
Diagnosis other lower urinary tract calculus is diagnosed Men are 69.81% more likely than Women
727 384
Men receive the diagnosis other lower urinary tract calculus
1 577 (0.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other lower urinary tract calculus
963 (0.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other lower urinary tract calculus - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 60-64
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 other lower urinary tract calculus
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other lower urinary tract calculus - what does this mean
Other lower urinary tract calculus is a condition where small stones form in the bladder, urethra, or ureters due to the accumulation of minerals in the urine. these stones can cause pain, difficulty urinating, and in some cases, infection. treatment usually involves medications and sometimes surgery to remove the stones.
What happens during the disease - other lower urinary tract calculus
Other lower urinary tract calculus is a condition in which stones form in the bladder, urethra, or ureters due to a buildup of minerals in the urine. this can happen when the urine is overly concentrated, when there is an imbalance of minerals, or when there is an obstruction in the urinary tract. the stones can cause pain, infection, and blockage of the urinary tract, leading to complications such as kidney damage and renal failure.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Urinalysis
- Urine culture
- Imaging tests such as ultrasound, X-ray, or CT scan
- Cystoscopy
- Urodynamic testing
- Ureteroscopy
- Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the size of the lower urinary tract calculus and eliminate symptoms.
- Administering antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection.
- Performing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to break up the calculi.
- Performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) to remove the calculi.
- Prescribing medications to reduce the size of the calculi.
- Prescribing medications to help reduce symptoms.
- Performing ureteroscopy to remove the calculi.
- Providing dietary and lifestyle recommendations.
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other lower urinary tract calculus - Prevention
Prevention of other lower urinary tract calculus involves drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding dehydration, and avoiding the consumption of foods high in oxalates, such as spinach and rhubarb. additionally, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, including regular exercise and avoiding smoking, can help reduce the risk of developing this condition.