As you begin the physical examination, you will survey the patientâs general. appearance and measure the patientâs height and weight. These data provide. information about the patientâs nutritional status and amount of body fat. Body fat consists primarily of adipose in the form of triglyceride and is stored.
Tonsil stones are among the major causes of bad breath. They are more common in people who have suffered chronic inflammation in their tonsil or have had repeated bouts of tonsil stones. Also, its a known fact that they are more common in children than in adults.
Calcium stones (80 percent of stones) Calcium stones are the most common type of kidney stone. There are two types of calcium stones: calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate. Calcium oxalate is by far the most common type of calcium stone. Some people have too much calcium in their urine, raising their risk of calcium stones.