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Nephrocalcinosis

Symptoms: There are generally no early symptoms. Later symptoms related to nephrocalcinosis and associated disorders may include the following: Increased urine volume or urine output, decreased Urinary hesitancy (difficulty initiating the flow of urine) Dribbling of urinary incontinence Decrease in the force of the urinary stream, stream small and weak Increased urinary frequency or urgency A need to urinate at night (nocturia) Painful urination (burning or stinging with urination) Feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder Blood in the urine Flank pain or back pain one or both sides progressive severe spasm-like (colicky) may radiate or move to lower in flank, pelvis, groin, genitals Nausea, vomiting Generalized swelling, fluid retention Decrease in sensation, especially the hands or feet Changes in mental status drowsy, lethargic, hard to arouse delirium or confusion coma Seizures Blood in the vomit or stools Easy bruising or bleeding Signs and tests: An examination but may indicate disorders that occur as a consequence of nephrocalcinosis. There may be signs of fluid overload, such as abnormal heart and lung sounds, if kidney function is poor. Text Continues Below An abdominal film shows renal calcification. An abdominal CT scan shows nephrocalcinosis. Other tests may be performed to diagnose and determine the extent of associated disorders.

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