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- Also known as Renal calculi and Urolithiasis
- Most contain calcium
- Affects .2% people in U.S. annually
- Affects more men than women
- 90% of stones 4 mm pass spontaneously
- Symptom: Pain, blood in urine, inability to urinate, nausea, vomiting
- Treatment: drink lots of water, pain relievers
- 1 to 2 out of 10 need more than home treatment
- Most common medical treatment: extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
- Report in 2009 saw increase of cases in childrenLehighValleyLive.com: Doctors say kidney stones in kids are on the rise
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Kidney stones are salt and mineral deposits in the urine that build up and stick together forming what is referred to as stones. They can vary in size from as small as a grain of sand, or in rare cases, the size of a golf ball.
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Cause
The most common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough water. In some cases people get kidney stones because of medical conditions or family history. When the stone attempts to pass through the ureter during urination it can cause great pain.Symptoms
You will more than likely not even know you have a kidney stone until it moves into the ureter, which is the tube that connects the kidney and the bladder. Once the stone has moved into the ureter it can cause pain in the side or back, bloody or cloudy urine, pain when urinating, nausea or vomiting. It can also cause a frequent urge to urinate. If an infection is present with a kidney stone it can cause fever and chills.Complications
If a stone stays inside the kidney it usually causes no problems unless it becomes big enough to block the flow of urine. This can cause pressure and pain along with the danger of kidney damage, bleeding or infection. Smaller stones may cause constant urinary tract infections and possible kidney damage if left untreated.Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Kidney Stones, please consult your doctor.-
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Kidney Stones Questions
Are there any natural remedies for Kidney stones? 3 AnswersIntro ------- The formation of stones in the kidneys is the result of defects in the general metabolism.They usually occur when the urine becomes highly conce... read more
Is long term Green Tea drinking a sure-path to Kidney Stones? Any Mahalo tea drinkers free of kidney stones? 2 AnswersI have been drinking brewed Green Tea (hot and cold) regularly (5-8 cups per week) for more than 6 years and I have yet to get a kidney stone. I use honey as a... read more
my microalbum u random count is 3119.5h what causes this to be so high. had a kidney ultra sound all was norm 1 AnswerFirst of all, I am not an expert in the field and I highly recommend you speak to a doctor about the specifics of this question, but I can try to steer you towa... read more
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