What is kidney stone, know its types, symptoms and treatment

The problem of kidney stones is being seen in many people nowadays. According to a study, 15 percent of people in India have kidney stones and 50 percent of them have kidney failure. These figures are enough to describe the dire situation of this problem, but despite this it is unfortunate that most people are not fully aware of this problem. Due to this they are not able to get proper treatment for it. If they had known about it, perhaps they too would have got rid of this disease. If you are also deprived of this information, then you must read this article.

What is a kidney stone?

Kidney stones, also known as nephrolithiasis, are made up of minerals and salts that form primarily in the kidneys. This problem can occur due to many reasons and if it remains untreated for a long time, it can affect the part of the urinary tract that goes from the kidney to the bladder .

What are the types of kidney stones?

Calcium stones:  Most kidney stones are calcium stones, usually in the form of calcium oxalate. Oxalate is a naturally occurring substance found in food and produced by the liver every day . Some fruits and vegetables, as well as nuts and chocolate, also contain high amounts of oxalate.

Discharge stones: Struvite stones are caused by an infection, primarily in the urinary tract. These stones can grow rapidly and become quite large.

Uric acid stones: These stones are more likely to form in people who do not consume enough fluids or who eat a high -protein diet. Uric acid stones are more common in men than women , who have more acid in their urine.

Cystine stones: Although this is a type of kidney stone, it occurs in very few people. This problem occurs mainly in people who have a genetic disorder. In the case of cystine stones, an acid called cysteine ​​leaks from the kidney into the urine.

Why do kidney stones occur?

Nowadays, kidney stones have become a common occurrence. If symptoms of stones appear, treatment should be done immediately. Let us know what are the causes of kidney stones.

Drinking less water is one of the main reasons:

• chemical excess in urine

• Lack of minerals in the body

• Excess of Vitamin D

• Water shortage

• Excessive consumption of junk food

What are the symptoms of kidney stones?

Although kidney stones cause pain, there are many other symptoms along with it:

• Pain during urination

• Lower back , abdominal pain, and cramps

• blood in the urine

• Vomit

• Pain while urinating

• Frequent urge to urinate but no urination

• Fever

• Excessive sweating

How to treat kidney stones?

Kidney stones can be treated in several ways, the main ones being:

Home Remedies: Kidney stones can also be treated with many home remedies. In this situation, drinking plenty of water and urinating frequently can help the stones pass through urine.

Adopt home remedies: If its symptoms are mild, then stones can also be treated with some home remedies. Lemon juice and olive oil can be consumed and apple cider vinegar can also be useful.

Taking medicines on time: Sometimes taking medicines can also prove helpful in treating kidney stones but these medicines should be taken by a doctor. These medicines prevent the growth of stones in the body, so that it can be treated better.

Therapy:  Taking therapy for kidney stones can also prove to be a beneficial method because it has no side effects. Despite this, people are not able to get treatment because they do not have complete information about it.

Surgery:  When stone disease cannot be treated in any way, doctors recommend surgery. Kidney stone removal surgery is the most effective surgery in this situation. In this process, the kidney stones are removed surgically.

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