Kidney stones are hard, solid particles that form in the urinary tract. If a stone (even a small one) blocks the flow of urine, excruciating pain may result, and prompt medical treatment may be needed. A CT scan is usually the best way to diagnose kidney stones and to pinpoint their location, size, and number.
1 Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, red, and swollen patches of skin. 2  The most common type is called atopic dermatitis. 3  Everyday things in your environment â cigarette smoke, pollen, and even your clothes â can cause eczema to flare. Be Choosy About Detergent Harsh ingredients in some laundry detergents can cause eczema symptoms. 2  A fragrance-free, neutral pH detergent may be easier on your clothes and your skin. 3  Then make sure you get all the soap out of your clothes by choosing the double rinse cycle.
Doctors don't know exactly what causes eczema. The most common type of eczema -- atopic dermatitis -- resembles an allergy. But the skin irritation, which is more often seen in children rather than adults, is not an allergic reaction. The current thinking is that eczema is caused by a combination of factors that include: Genetics.