Kidney stones - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年6月3日 · Kidney stones (also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions, and certain supplements and medications are among the many causes of kidney stones.
Kidney stones - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2022年6月3日 · Treatment for kidney stones varies, depending on the type of stone and the cause. Small stones with minimal symptoms. Most small kidney stones won't require invasive treatment. You may be able to pass a small stone by: Drinking water.
Hydronephrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年11月6日 · Hydronephrosis happens when urine builds up in a kidney. Often, a blockage called an obstruction in the upper part of the urinary tract causes the buildup. Kidney swelling can result. This causes the part of the kidney called the renal pelvis to bulge, or become distended.
Kidney stones - Care at Mayo Clinic
2022年6月3日 · Mayo Clinic uses the latest technology to treat kidney stones, including minimally invasive techniques performed using small incisions or natural openings. Mayo urologists have extensive experience in performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy — a surgical procedure to remove large kidney stones.
Ureteral obstruction - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年1月26日 · A ureteral obstruction is a blockage in one or both of the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Ureteral obstruction can be cured. However, if it's not treated, symptoms can quickly move from mild — pain, fever and infection — to severe — loss of kidney function, sepsis and death.
Kidney cysts - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年7月13日 · Kidney cysts are round pouches of fluid that form on or in the kidneys. Kidney cysts can occur with disorders that may impair kidney function. But more often, kidney cysts are a type called simple kidney cysts.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy - Mayo Clinic
2022年4月26日 · Overview. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (per-kyoo-TAYN-ee-uhs NEF-roe-lih-THOT-uh-me) is a procedure used to remove kidney stones from the body when they can't pass on their own. "Percutaneous" means through the skin. The procedure creates a passageway from the skin on the back to the kidney.
Bladder stones - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2021年9月24日 · Kidney stones. Stones that form in your kidneys are not the same as bladder stones. They develop in different ways. But small kidney stones may travel down the ureters into your bladder and, if not expelled, can grow into bladder stones.
Renal artery stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年5月3日 · Renal artery stenosis is the narrowing of one or more arteries that carry blood to your kidneys (renal arteries). Narrowing of the arteries prevents enough oxygen-rich blood from reaching your kidneys.
Renal artery stenosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2022年5月3日 · Treatment for renal artery stenosis may involve lifestyle changes, medication and a procedure to restore blood flow to the kidneys. Sometimes a combination of treatments is the best approach. Depending on your overall health and …