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

Male Age: 26 y/o

Superconcentrated And Saturated of Fluids

Large Stones

Crystallization: Stones (Calculi) FormatiCrystallization:

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

Low Urine Output

Causes Spasm Makes Urine

Makes Urine Turbid/ Cloudy

UTI Dysuria Causes Elevated WBC count

Injures the wall of the Ureters

Hematuria Pale NEPHROLITHIASIS

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