Hi! This is Shees. Today we will talk about Kidney stones, what causes kidney stones, Its preventions, treatment, home remedies and symptoms

What are Kidney stones?

It is a hard, crystalline, mineral material that is formed in the kidneys.

It is also called Nephrolithiasis and renal lithiasis.

It exists in different sizes and shapes.

It is also known one of the most painful medical conditions.

Formation of stones in the Kidneys:

The function of Kidneys is to filter the blood and remove toxins and waste materials to produce urine.

This urine leaves each Kidney and enters into the bladder and then discharge through the urethra.

But, sometimes, the chemicals are dissolved in the urine and form tiny crystals in the urine.

These crystals are clump together to form a stone.

Types:

There are different type of Kidney stones includes:

Calcium stones:

It is the most common type. This stone is made up of Calcium oxalate, maleate and phosphate.

Uric acid stones:

This is more common in men than women. This type of kidney stone is developed due to acidic urine.

The diet rich in purines increase an acidic level.

Struvite stones:

This is common in women and occurs due to urinary tract infections.

Cystine stones:

It is common both in women and men who have genetic disorder Cystinuria.

What causes kidney stones:

These are the causes of Kidney stones:

Being obese

Dehydration

Eating proteins, sodium in diet

Digestive diseases and surgery

Vigorous exercise

Family history

Symptoms:

Following are the symptoms of the kidney stones:

Puffy eyes

Swollen face, hands, ankle, and feet

Increased need to urinate

Difficult and painful urination

Blood in the urine

Vomiting

Nausea

Foul-smelling urine

Fever

Chills

Diagnosis:

Several tests are taken to diagnose it:

Blood tests

Abdominal CT scan

MRI of the abdomen and kidneys

Ultrasound of kidneys

Intravenous pyelogram

Abdominal X-rays

Treatment:

Pain relief medicines are used. This disease is handled by Antibodies. Certain medications like allopurinol, diuretics, sodium bicarbonate and phosphorus solution are used. Lithotripsy, a technique that is used to break the stones. Tunnel surgery, stones starts obstruction. Ureteroscopy, when stone stuck in the uterus.

Preventions:

Drink water throughout the day

Eat food that contains low salt and protein level

Don’t eat food that contains reach concentration of oxalates.

Home remedies: