Translation guide
A hard mass formed in the urinary tract, commonly called a kidney stone or bladder stone. In Japanese, the general term is 尿路結石, with specific terms for location.
Referring to a stone anywhere in the urinary tract (kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra).
Medical term for urinary stone; covers stones in the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra.
尿路結石の治療法にはいくつかの選択肢があります。
There are several treatment options for urinary stones.
General term for 'stone' or 'calculus' in the body; often used in context when the location is clear.
結石が尿管に詰まると激しい痛みを引き起こします。
When a stone gets stuck in the ureter, it causes severe pain.
Specifically a stone formed in the kidney.
Medical term for kidney stone.
腎結石が原因で血尿が出ることがあります。
Kidney stones can cause blood in the urine.
Specifically a stone formed in the bladder.
Medical term for bladder stone.
膀胱結石は排尿時の痛みの原因になります。
Bladder stones can cause pain during urination.
Specifically a stone lodged in the ureter.
Medical term for a stone in the ureter, often causing severe flank pain.
尿管結石は背中や脇腹に激痛を生じることが多いです。
Ureteral stones often cause severe pain in the back or side.
In everyday conversation, Japanese speakers often specify the location (e.g., 腎結石 for kidney stone) rather than using the broad term 尿路結石. However, in medical contexts, 尿路結石 is standard.
Slightly more descriptive term for kidney stone, literally 'kidney calculus'.
腎臓結石の予防には水分を十分に摂ることが大切です。
It's important to drink plenty of fluids to prevent kidney stones.