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The Urinary Tract

National Institutes of Health — The urinary tract, or system, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located below the ribs toward the middle of the back. The kidneys remove extra water and wastes from the blood, ...More…
What I need to know about Kidney Stones

National Kidney Clearinghouse — Uses simple language and color illustrations to explain the symptoms of and treatments for kidney stones. If you have a kidney stone, you may already know how painful it can be. Most kidney stones pass out of the body without help from a doctor. ...More…
Lo que necesito saber sobre las piedras en los riñones

National Kidney Clearinghouse — Un dolor en las zonas sombreadas puede deberse a piedras en el riñón. Si tiene una piedra en el riñón (también llamada cálculo renal), es probable que ya sepa lo doloroso que puede ser. La mayoría de las piedras o cálculos renales se expulsan ...More…
Kidney Stones in Adults

National Kidney Clearinghouse — Discusses the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of kidney stones. Reviews prevention strategies and treatment options, as well as information on current research. Kidney stones, one of the most painful of the urologic disorders, have beset humans ...More…
Cystinuria

National Library of Medicine — Cystinuria is a condition characterized by the buildup of cystine crystals or stones in the kidneys and bladder. Cystine is an amino acid, one of the building blocks of proteins. As the kidneys filter blood to create urine, cystine is normally ...More…
Kidney Disease: Are You at Risk?

Kidney Disease Education — The National Kidney Disease Education Program raises awareness of kidney disease, the importance of kidney disease testing, and the availability of treatment to prevent or slow kidney failure. You are at risk for kidney disease if you have ...More…
Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)

National Kidney Clearinghouse — Hematuria is the presence of red blood cells (RBCs) in the urine. In microscopic hematuria, the urine appears normal to the naked eye, but examination with a microscope shows a high number of RBCs. Gross hematuria can be seen with the naked ...More…
The Kidneys and How They Work

National Kidney Clearinghouse — Introduces the basic concepts of kidney function and describes a range of kidney diseases. Reviews diagnostic tests used to determine kidney function and describes treatment options for patients with kidney failure. The kidneys are a pair of ...More…
Your Urinary System and How It Works

National Kidney Clearinghouse — Details the anatomy of the urinary tract, explains diagnostic tests for voiding problems and other ailments, and describes the major diseases and conditions that affect the urinary system. The organs, tubes, muscles, and nerves that work together ...More…
Urologic Diseases Dictionary Index

National Kidney Clearinghouse — Defines terms related to urologic diseases. This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about urologic diseases. It is designed for people who have urologic diseases and their families and friends. This information ...More…
About NKUDIC

National Kidney Clearinghouse — Listing of services from NKUDIC, including response to inquiries, publication dissemination, referrals to health professionals, and more. Answers to frequently asked questions, from specific medical questions and nutrition information to finding ...More…

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