Kidney Stones | Risk factors | Symptoms | AINU

KIDNEY STONES

Kidneys stones are the hard deposits of different minerals generally made up of calcium & uric acid. As the name implies, they generally form in the kidney (Nephrolithiasis) or bladder (Urolithiasis) or ureter (Ureterolithiasis) or anywhere in the urinary tract. 
The stones are formed when some minerals such as calcium oxalate start accumulating in the kidneys instead of excreting through the urine. The stones are dynamic in nature and keep on adding up their size. If the stones are left unidentified or untreated, they will obstruct the flow of urine in the kidneys or urinary tract that can lead to kidney damage or kidney failure. That’s why it is very important to treat the stones before they get enlarged and a patient may require surgery eventually. So, if you have stones then you should immediately take steps for getting rid of them. 

Risk Factors:
Family or personal history: If someone in your family has kidney stones, you're more likely to develop stones, too. And if you've already had one or more kidney stones, you're at increased risk of developing another.
Dehydration: Not drinking enough water each day can increase your risk of kidney stones.
Certain diets: Eating a diet that's high in protein, sodium (salt) and sugar may increase your risk of some types of kidney stones. This is especially true with a high-sodium diet. Too much salt in your diet increases the amount of calcium your kidneys must filter and significantly increases your risk of kidney stones.
Obesity: High body mass index (BMI), large waist size and weight gain have been linked to an increased risk of kidney stones.
Gastric Surgeries: Gastric bypass surgery, inflammatory bowel disease or chronic diarrhea can cause changes in the digestive process that affect your absorption of calcium and water, increasing the levels of stone-forming substances in your urine.
Other medical conditions. Diseases and conditions that may increase your risk of kidney stones include renal tubular acidosis, cystinuria, hyperparathyroidism, certain medications, and some urinary tract infections.
Symptoms:

There maybe no symptoms until the stones block the flow of urine out of the kidneys. If the stone is too large to pass easily, pain continues as the muscles in the wall of the ureter tries to squeeze the stone into the bladder.

As the stone moves and the body tries to push it out, blood may appear in the urine, making the urine pink. As the stone moves down the ureter, closer to the bladder, a person may feel the need to urinate more often or feel a burning sensation during urination.
If you have any of the following symptoms this may cause serious kidney disease. The best way is to consult the doctor and get a solution to your Kidney Stones. Book an appointment

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