Mr. Wilkinson had a urinalysis performed that showed a substantial amount of blood in his urine. Why is hematuria common with kidney stones? Because of the size and number of kidney stones present, Mr. Wilkinson was unable to pass the kidney stones. Describe a treatment available for Mr. Wilkinson. When Mr. Wilkinson was discharged from the hospital, he was given a list of dietary limitations. What might this list have included?

Mr. Wilkinson had a urinalysis performed that showed a substantial amount of blood in his urine. Why is hematuria common with kidney stones? Because of the size and number of kidney stones present, Mr. Wilkinson was unable to pass the kidney stones. Describe a treatment available for Mr. Wilkinson. When Mr. Wilkinson was discharged from the hospital, he was given a list of dietary limitations. What might this list have included?

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