Diseases
renal colic
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Overview
Acute renal colic is a severe form of sudden flank pain that typically originates over the costovertebral angle and extends anteriorly and inferiorly towards the groin or testicle. It is often caused by acute obstruction of the urinary tract by a calculus and is frequently associated with nausea and vomiting.
Symptoms
- painful urination (pain when you pee).
- blood in your pee.
- cloudy urine.
- urine changes, like foul-smelling pee
- crystals in your urine.
Causes
- dehydration.
- excess calcium in your pee.
- excess protein in your diet.
Risk factors
- obesity
- a family or personal history of stones
- urinary tract infection
Diagnosis
- a computed tomography (ct) scan
- a kidney ultrasound.
- abdominal x-rays.
- a renal scan, which shows how the kidneys work.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is renal colic?
Acute renal colic is a severe form of sudden flank pain that typically originates over the costovertebral angle and extends anteriorly and inferiorly towards the groin or testicle. It is often caused by acute obstruction of the urinary tract by a calculus and is frequently associated with nausea and vomiting.
What are the symptoms of renal colic?
painful urination (pain when you pee)., blood in your pee., cloudy urine., urine changes, like foul-smelling pee, crystals in your urine.
What causes renal colic?
dehydration.; excess calcium in your pee.; excess protein in your diet.
Which medicines are used for renal colic?
halphabarol, tiemonium methylsulphate
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