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Kidney stones occur when solid material blocks the flow of urine in the renal system. Although...

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Kidney stones occur when solid material blocks the flow of urinein the renal system. Although there are many causes, Ca2+ is acommon component of the stone itself. If left untreated, Kidneystones can lead to renal failure. You are a Nephrologist treating apatient who has already had one kidney removed. They report thatthey have experienced nausea, vomiting, and swelling of theextremities (edema.) An MRI shows a kidney stone which hascompletely blocked the ureter of the remaining kidney. Propose amechanism whereby the kidney stone would explain the patient’ssymptoms.

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The kidney stone is caused by deposition of calcium either in kidneys or ureter This causes obstruction to flow of urine The pain due to kidney stones is due to stretching dilation and spasm caused by the obstruction to the ureter The renal capsule    See Answer
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