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.
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.
Specifically a stone formed in the kidney.
Specifically a stone formed in the bladder.
Medical term for bladder stone.
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.
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.
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.
Slightly more descriptive term for kidney stone, literally 'kidney calculus'.
It's important to drink plenty of fluids to prevent kidney stones.