Stones in Urinary Tract - Management & Prevention - Glossary

Glossary

Gout- Painful form of arthritis

Inflammatory bowel disorder- Inflammatory condtions affecting the colon and small intestine

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)- Hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands which is involved in calcium metabolism

Calcium channel blockers- Drugs used to treat high BP, irregular heart beats and chest pain

Alpha channel blockers- Another blood pressure medication