In the 'Family History' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about kidney stones in family members:
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Kidney Stones in close family members?
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Your answer |
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...and suggests |
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"None / don't know" |
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"Probably, in one family member" |
Kidney stones in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Probably, in more than one family member" |
Kidney stones in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in one family member" |
Kidney stones in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in more than one family member" |
Kidney stones in family members |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Kidney Stone (Kidney Gravel, Kidney Stones)
A stone (concretion) in the kidney. If the stone is large enough to block the tube (ureter) and stop the flow of urine from the kidney, it must be removed by surgery or other methods. Also called Renal Calculus. Symptoms usually begin with intense waves of pain as a stone moves in the urinary tract. Typically, a person feels a sharp, cramping pain in the back and side in the area of the kidney or in the lower abdomen. Sometimes nausea and vomiting occur. Later, pain may spread to the groin. The pain may continue if the stone is too large to pass; blood may appear in the urine and there may be the need to urinate more often or a burning sensation during urination. If fever and chills accompany any of these symptoms, an infection may be present and a doctor should be seen immediately.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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