Bruce is experiencing sudden, rhythmic waves of pain in his groin area. he has noticed that, although he is consuming fluids, his urine output has decreased. from what condition is bruce suffering? how is it treated? how can he prevent future episodes?
Condition -The sudden,rhythmic waves of pian in groin area with decreased urine output is the sign of renal calculi or kidney stones. The kidney stone develops due to deposition of crystals of uric acid, calcium and can move into ureter,urinary bladder and urethra.
Treatment - Treatment of kidney stone depends upon the size of the stone developed inside kidney,it can be detected by ultrasound techniques.The small stone can be excreted through urine by drinking large amount of water for few days.The larger stones can be removed by the lithotripsy( breaking down the stone by extracorporeal shock) ,tunnel surgery and ureteroscopy.
In order to prevent the future episodes, he should have proper hydration ,less salt and animal protein intake which will help in flushing the kidney and prevents the possibility of forming sediments.
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