Case Study 1: Fast food lover

A 56-year old male experiences severe chest pain for about a week. He loves fast-food and goes out to eat at such places at least 3-4 times a week for the past 30 years. He complains of lower back pain and fatigue as well. After consulting his doctor, he now eats plenty of fruits and vegetables. The doctor orders a blood test and urinalysis as follows:

Color	Yellow	Protein	200mg/dL	Blood	Moderate
Appearance	Cloudy	Glucose	Negative	Urobilinogen	0.2
Specific Gravity	1.025	Ketones	Negative	Nitrite	Negative
pH	4.0	Bilirubin	Negative	Leukocyte	+3

Microscopic

50-100 rbc/hpf                              Cholestrol 
20-50 wbc/hpf                           Calcium oxalate crystals

1. Are there correlations or discrepancies in the results? Answer

2. What is a possible diagnosis? Answer

3. What effect can this condition have on the kidneys? Answer

4. What are some recommended treatments? Answer

5. What is the probable cause of calcium oxalate crystals? Answer


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