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The diagnosis of renal calculi involves several imaging techniques, including non-contrast CT scans and ultrasound. These methods help visualize kidney stones, assess their size and location, and detect possible obstructions. Additionally, Measuring urine pH is useful for diagnosing specific stone types, such as struvite (alkaline pH) and uric acid stones (acidic pH). Cystine stones are primarily linked to cystinuria, a genetic condition. A urinalysis helps detect blood in the urine (hematuria)...
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Urinary Tract Calculi VI: Surgical Management

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Management of renal calculi focuses on effective strategies like tailored nutrition and hydration therapy. Adjusting diet and fluid intake reduces stone formation and recurrence, making these interventions simple yet powerful in kidney stone prevention and management.Understanding Kidney StonesKidney stones form when calcium, oxalate, uric acid, and cystine concentrate and crystallize in urine. Factors contributing to their formation include genetic predisposition, certain medical conditions,...
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Estimation of Urinary Nanocrystals in Humans using Calcium Fluorophore Labeling and Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis
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Drug-induced urolithiasis.

Carl A Osborne1, Jody P Lulich, Laurie L Swanson

  • 1Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department, Minnesota Urolith Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1352 Boyd Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. osbor002@umn.edu

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
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The prevalence of drug-associated uroliths in animals is unknown. This study reviews drugs, their use in animals, and their link to urolith formation, offering safety recommendations.

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Published on: February 9, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pharmacology
  • Animal Toxicology
  • Urolithiasis Research

Background:

  • The occurrence of uroliths containing drugs, metabolites, or toxins in animals is not well-documented.
  • Understanding drug-induced urolithiasis is crucial for animal health and treatment protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of drug-associated uroliths in veterinary medicine.
  • To evaluate the potential for specific drugs to cause urolith formation in various animal species.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations on the safe use of drugs in animals prone to urolithiasis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of drug use in dogs, cats, and other animals.
  • Analysis of existing studies on drug-induced urolithiasis.
  • Synthesis of the authors' own research findings related to drug-associated uroliths.

Main Results:

  • Identification of specific drugs and drug classes associated with urolith formation.
  • Assessment of the risk factors and mechanisms involved in drug-induced urolithiasis.
  • Evaluation of the prevalence of such uroliths across different animal populations.

Conclusions:

  • Certain drugs pose a risk for urolith formation in animals.
  • Careful drug selection and monitoring are essential to prevent drug-associated uroliths.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the prevalence and management of drug-induced urolithiasis in veterinary patients.