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Urolithiasis diagnosis
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of urolithiasis
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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University Hospital Essen

University Hospital Essen

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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About the disease

Urolithiasis is the formation of stones in the kidneys, bladder or urinary tract, which causes urinary problems. This condition can develop if there is an excessive amount of salt and minerals in the urine. Urolithiasis can also be caused by a genetic predisposition, metabolic disorders or a long-term history of hypertension.

According to MedicineNet.com, this disease occurs in 1 out of 20 people at some point in their lives. In some cases, this condition can develop and vanish asymptomatically, while in others it can cause certain health problems. This disease is more common in the Western world, due to environmental factors and the dietary habits of its inhabitants. Onset of the symptoms can be both gradual and sudden.

Symptoms

  • Pain in the kidneys, radiating down to the bladder
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased urine volume
  • Dehydration
  • Colic
  • Low blood pressure
  • Fever

Symptoms usually manifest themselves if the stones have become larger than 5 millimeters in diameter, because they can cause blockage of the ureter. In some cases, there can even be blood in the urine, which calls for emergency treatment. The most painful complication of urolithiasis is acute renal colic, which can also result in sepsis. In rare cases, urolithiasis can cause renal failure. 

Diagnosis

  • While performing a physical examination, the doctor uses palpation to examine the patient’s bowels and kidneys, to determine where the pain is coming from.
  • Urinalysis can reveal an excessive amount of salt and minerals, which can cause urolithiasis.
  • CT scanning can show detailed pictures of the bowel and kidneys, where stones can accumulate, and determine their size and location.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment ranges from observation to emergency treatment. In some cases, a person needs to be hospitalized for one to two weeks to surpass the acute stage of this disease. Suffering from acute colitis is also grounds for hospitalization. This condition is more common in children. During their stay in hospital, the patient may be given analgesics. Due to excessive dehydration, the patient may also be required to have enteral hydration.
  • In some cases, the patient will need to undergo surgical intervention to remove the stone, if it obstructs the bladder. It must be done to restore the urine flow. Such resection can be performed through catheterization. Another surgical option is a urinary tract drainage, which allows the urologist to get rid of the stones present in the bladder.

In most cases, conservative treatment is enough to treat urolithiasis. After undergoing treatment, the patient still needs to submit blood and urinary tests regularly to prevent the formation of new stones. 

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko