Austin has been complaining of severe lower back pains. The nurse notices that he seems weak and reflex check shows an abnormal response. Kidney stones are soon diagnosed. What abnormality is causing these problems
Kidney stones or renal colic causes intense pain in the flank region.It occurs due to accumulation of crystals in urine such as calcium,oxalate and uric acid.These kidney stones sometime adhere to renal papilla and obstruct the urine flow. These obstructions cause increases the pressure around and results into painful swellings in surrounding tissue .This pain travels to the lower back regions as urine travels through kidney to urethra.Due to obstructed kidney with calcified stones causes bleeding and infections as well results into lower back pain,abnormal response and weakness.
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