Kidney Stones

Categories: Health | Mens Health
    • 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

  • 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.

  • 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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