Assignment 6: Unitary disorder
Assignment 6: Unitary disorder
A 45-year-old grocery sales clerk has been suffering from bouts of
severe pain in his left flank region. He blamed it on prolonged
standing for 8 hours straight while working. He was taking overthe-counter pain medications for his pain. One day, he found fresh
blood in his urine. He went to a doctor who performed urine tests,
CT scans, and x-rays. He was diagnosed with urinary calculi.
Discuss possible factors that may have been responsible for the
development of the stone and use this case to show how the
patient’s diet and water intake can help analyze the composition
of the calculi. What are the common stone types?
What would be the test results of his blood and urine white blood
cells, blood calcium levels, CT scan, and x-ray?
Suggest the best treatment for the patient and a plan to prevent
recurrence post-treatment. Be sure to include treatment for small
and large stones.
Your responses should clarify your understanding of the topic.
They should be your own, original and free from plagiarism. Use
correct medical terminology, spelling, and grammar FULLL
DETAILS WHEN ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS! APA format!!

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