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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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The University Hospital Oldenburg is a multidisciplinary medical complex offering top-notch services of the European standard. The hospital has 20 specialized departments, 15 highly specialized centers, and more than 10 institutes. The hospital provides services in almost all areas of modern medicine: general and abdominal surge
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million local
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The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful trea
The Marien Hospital Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility in the very center of Duesseldorf and a recognized Research Center. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid back in 1864 with the support of the Catholic Church. The Christian principles of helping and supporting patients have not changed at all over the years, b
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The DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden has long made a name for itself in the international medical arena by introducing an optimal model of medical care, combining the use of the most advanced medical technologies, the experience of highly qualified doctors and impeccable quality of patient care. The medical facility first opened its
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University Hospital Ulm
University Hospital Ulm
Overall rating8.73571 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Hospital Harlaching Munich ranks among the top 20 medical centers in Bavaria, and is also one of the 100 best hospitals in Germany! The medical complex provides top-class medical care, which meets modern European standards. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwi
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HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
The Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg is an academic hospital of the University of Hamburg. The hospital was opened in 2005, and today it is one of the best and most modern medical centers in Europe. The priority areas of specialization of the medical facility are emergency medical care and comprehensive treatment of cancer, ur
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An academic clinic of the university medical complex Charité, the Vivantes Humboldt Hospital is one of the largest specialized medical institutions in Berlin. The hospital is famous for its impeccable reputation in the field of traumatology, orthopedics, urology and gynecology, as well as treatment of oncological diseases
According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Cologne-Merheim ranks among the top German medical centers! The health facility is an academic hospital of Witten/Herdecke University, which gives patients access to the very latest developments in European medicine. The Hospital Cologne-Merheim positions itself as a maximu
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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