Excerpts from Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification

Applicant History - Item 18. Medical History
j. Kidney stone or blood in urine

The applicant should provide history and treatment, pertinent medical records, current status report and medication. Often kidney stones will pass spontaneously if the patient ingests plenty of fluids (oral or IV). Some times kidney stones are treated surgically with urethroscopy, lithotripsy or percutaneous nephrolithotomy. If a procedure was done, the applicant must provide the report and pathology reports. (See Item 41).

Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy

The AME will also need to know if the applicant has noted:

• 1. Pain or burning upon urination
• 2. Dribbling or Incontinence
• 3. Polyuria, frequency, or nocturia
• 4. Hematuria, pyuria, or glycosuria