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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (NEPHROLITHIASIS) Modifiable: - Excessive Intake of Foods rich in Uric Acid - Low Water Intake Dehydration Non-Modifiable: Gender:

Male Age: 42 y/o

Superconcentrated And Saturated of Fluids Factor: Excessive Intake of Crystallization: Uric Acid Stones (Calculi) FormatiCrystallization: ted and(Calculi) Saturated of Fluids Stones Formation due toin elevated uric acid Nephrons Crystallization: Stones (Calculi) Formation in Nephrons Low Urine Output on in Nephrons UTI Dysuria Causes Elevated WBC count Makes Urine Turbid/ Cloudy NEPHROLITHIASIS Makes Urine Turbid/ Cloudy

Excessive Intake of Foods rich in Uric Acid

Large Stones

Tiny Stones/ Granular Deposit

Deposited and Trapped the Ureter

Urine (upon voiding) moves granular deposit

Acute Pain in the groin and flank

Becomes Nidus for Bacteria

Causes Spasm Makes Urine Turbid/ Cloudy Injures the wall of the Ureters Makes Urine Turbid/ Cloudy Hematuria Pale

Makes Urine Turbid/ Cloudy

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