Urolithiasis

Topic: Medical-surgical

Stones in the urinary tract, most often containing calcium; dehydration, a diet high in salt and animal protein, gout and recurrent infection raise the risk. A stone moving down the ureter causes renal colic: sudden, severe, wave-like flank pain spreading to the groin, often with nausea, vomiting and hematuria. Give analgesics as ordered, strain all urine and save any stone for analysis, and record intake and output. Fever or chills with an obstructing stone suggest infection and need urgent treatment. Teach generous fluid intake to prevent recurrence.

Also known as:

Kidney stones, Nephrolithiasis, Renal colic, Urinary calculi

In Turkish:

Ürolitiyazis