Patient D: 38 y/o male vegetarian. Complains of mild irritation during urination. Urine volume 1.1 liters/24 hours. Microscopic examination of urine revealed many small pyramid shaped crystals. 1) List the abnormal findings. 2) What is your diagnosis? 3) What might have caused this disease? 4) How does diet affect urine? 5) Have you ever tried drinking 12 large glasses of water in a day? Why would drinking water be helpful to this individual?

Patient D: 38 y/o male vegetarian. Complains of mild irritation during urination. Urine volume 1.1 liters/24 hours. Microscopic examination of urine revealed many small pyramid shaped crystals. 1) List the abnormal findings. 2) What is your diagnosis? 3) What might have caused this disease? 4) How does diet affect urine? 5) Have you ever tried drinking 12 large glasses of water in a day? Why would drinking water be helpful to this individual?

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