Kidney calcification is due to excessive calcium and mineral build-up in the kidney due to high calcium, phosphate, and oxalate levels in the circulation and urine. Sarcoidosis, vitamin D supplementation, hyperparathyroidism, and low blood potassium levels are the causative factors. Untreated chronic nephrocalcinosis may be associated with kidney failure. Treatment aims to prevent further mineral deposition and to relieve the symptoms.
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I have kidney stones. Is surgery required?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a kidney stone of 4.4 mm at the joint of the left side kidney to the ureter. I also have a mild swelling in my left kidney, while the kidney function test is normal. My stone was not detected on the ultrasound, but it is visible in the CT Scan. I had blood in the urine 12 days ba... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. The urologist's suggestion is right. The kidney swelling can lead to a further damage in the kidney. The blood in the urine was due to a friction of the stone with the kidney surface. There is no blood in the urine now either due to a mild c... Read Full »
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