THE EVALUATION AND MANAGENMENT OF HEMATURIA IN SURGICAL PRACTICE.
Hematuria means blood in urine. It is not a disease but symptom of a disease. Management of hematuria depends underlying cause of hematuria. UTI:- Trimethorim/sulfamethoxazole, nitrofurantoin and fosfomycin are the most preferred antibiotics for treating UTI NEPHROLITHIASIS:- Kidney stones (also called renal calculi) nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside kidneys. Diet excess body weight, some medical conditions and certain supplements and medications are among the many causes of kidney stones. Investigation include imaging studies eg. Xray KUB and USG abdomen+ pelvis to make a definitive diagnosis. Management options include: 1) Shock wave lithotripsy. The doctor can use shock wave lithotripsy link to blast the kidney st...