DefinitionA kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals. One or more stones can be in the kidney or ureter at the same time.See also: Cystinuria
Alternative Names
Renal calculi; Nephrolithiasis; Stones - kidney
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsKidney stones can form when the urine contains too much of certain substances. These substances can create small crystals that become stones. Kidney stones may not produce symptoms until they begin to move down the ureter, causing pain. The pain is usually severe and often starts in the flank region, then moves down to the groin.Kidney stones are common. A person who has had kidney stones...
A jangled explosion of sound ripped through her nightmare. Startled and disoriented, Maria tumbled from her bed, sheets entangling her legs. It took her a moment to realize that she’d only been asleep for a few hours and that it was the urgent bawling of the phone that woke her and not her alarm clock. Scrambling madly to right herself and get to the phone, she managed to tumble and graze her shin. There was a sense of urgency in the way the phone continued to ring, images of the night terror fresh in her mind…Elmo and Dr. McCain. While she certainly had no respect for the man, she didn’t wish any harm upon him either, as had been occurrin...
A jangled explosion of sound ripped through her nightmare. Startled and disoriented, Maria tumbled from her bed, sheets entangling her legs. It took her a moment to realize that shed only been asleep for a few hours and that it was the urgent bawling of the phone that woke her and not her alarm clock. Scrambling madly to right herself and get to the phone, she managed to tumble and graze her shin. There was a sense of urgency in the way the phone continued to ring, images of the night terror fresh in her mind Elmo and Dr. McCain. While she certainly had no respect for the man, she didnt wish any harm upon him either, as had been occurrin...
The 12 Perils of Masturbation (According to TCM) by Affirmati0ns, literature
Literature
The 12 Perils of Masturbation (According to TCM)
While masturbation may be perceived as acceptable by some experts in Western contexts, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds a contrasting view. TCM posits that masturbation can precipitate a multitude of health issues, such as:
Urinary Problems
Impaired Sexual Function
Declining Physical Appearance
Weakened Leg Strength
Neurological Devastation
Respiratory Impairment
Digestive Dysfunction
Hair Loss
Endocrine Disruption
Mental Decline
Disrupted Sleep
Stunted Growth
As we delve into each of these concerns, the detrimental impact of masturbation becomes evident, prompting a reconsideration of its performance.
I. Urinary Problems
One of the earliest systems affected by frequent masturbation is the urinary system. Symptoms can include frequent urination, urgency, shy bladder syndrome, urine leakage, and uncomfortable penile discharge. Many who struggle with this report being "driven crazy" by the constant need to urinate. Frequent night-time urination disrupts sleep quality. Social
Misplaced Destiny - Chapter 4 by ambient-avalancher, literature
Literature
Misplaced Destiny - Chapter 4
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Chapter 4: What Movie Did THAT Come from? ##################################### The Asians walked forward and soon noticed a group of ranchers guarding the temple! The ratio of males to females was 50-50. Most were Polynesian, but a few were Egyptian or "Polygyptian" like Ka'imi, and there was a somewhat elderly Filipino man. All were human, for some reason; that could make life easier for the hairy non-human cousins.The Asians couldn't seduce their way out of this one. All the body hair in the world wouldn't save them out of this predicament. Even if they could, they would...
