Kidney stones. Know before severe pain. Prevent kidney damage.

Kidney Stones or Renal Calculi is a condition in which the crystallization of minerals and substances in the kidneys until they form stones. The stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as several centimeters. If the stones move down the kidney tube and become clogged, they cause severe pain and, if left, can cause infections or loss of kidney function.

What is caused by kidney stones?

Kidney stones are caused by high concentrations of urine, causing minerals such as calcium, oxalate, or uric acid to crystallize and accumulate into stones. Common types of stones include

* Calcium Stones are the most common, about 70-80%

* Uric stones (Uric Acid Stones) are found in people with high uric acid or eating a lot of meat.

* Struvite Stones are often associated with urinary tract infections.

* Cystine Stones are less common, caused by genetic diseases.

Symptoms of kidney stones

Some patients may be asymptomatic if the stones are small and not clogged, but when the stones move, they may have symptoms including:

* Severe back or side pain

* Anguish down the abdomen or groin

* Periodic pain, like a strangulation

* Urine is blood

* Burning urine, scrubbing or frequent urination

* Nausea, vomiting

* If there is also a comorbid infection, fever and chills may occur.

Risk factors

Those with a greater chance of kidney stones include

* Drink little water

* Hot weather. Very sweaty.

* Eat a salted meal

* Eat large quantities of meat protein.

* Eat high-oxalate foods such as spinach, tea, chocolate, nuts.

* Obesity

* Gout

* hyperparathyroidism

* Have a family history of gallstones

* Was a stone before

Diagnosis

Doctors may also examine further, including

* Urine check

* Blood test

* KUB tomography (in some stones)

* Kidney ultrasound

* CT Scan Non-contrast CT KUB, which is a highly accurate examination to diagnose urinary stones.

Treatment Guidelines

Treatment depends on the size, location and symptoms of the gallstones.

* Drink plenty of water to help small stones fall off themselves.

* Pain relief medicine

* Drugs help drive gallstones in some cases.

* Break down shock wave stones (ESWL) for some gallstones, suitable position and size.

* Endoscopy through the urethra (URS) to remove the stones or use a laser to break down the stones.

* Transcutaneous endoscopy into kidney (PCNL) for large stones

* Surgery, which is now infrequent

Complications

If not treated, it may happen.

* Kidney tube clog

* Kidney edema

* Urinary tract infection

* Kidney cone inflammation

* Kidney degeneration

* Kidney failure if severe blockage or both sides

How to prevent kidney stones

* Drink enough water, at least 2-3 liters per day (adjust according to physical condition and congenital disease)

* Reduce eating salted food

* Eat the right amount of protein.

* Not incontinence

* Maintain the right weight

* Exercise regularly

* People who have had gallstones should pursue treatment and analyze the type of gallstone, to prevent recurrence.

When should I hurry to see a doctor?

Should be rushed to the hospital if there are the following symptoms

* Insufferable severe side pain

* Urine is very bloody

* Fever or chills in combination with pain

* Can't urinate

* Nausea, vomiting all the time

* The patient has only one kidney or chronic kidney disease.

Summary

Kidney stones are a common disease, and can cause severe pain, including complications that can cause kidney damage. If properly diagnosed and treated from an early stage, the chances of healing and reducing recurrence are higher. Drinking enough water, diet and regular health care is an important way to reduce the risk of disease.

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