Kidney Stone Disease - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Kidney stones also known as renal lithiasis or nephrolithiasis are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside kidneys and are often painful when passed.

Symptoms-

Chills

Fever

Frequent urination

Nausea and vomiting

Pain may radiate to the lower abdomen and groin

Pain on urination

Pink, red or brown and cloudy or foul-smelling urine

Severe fluctuating pain in the side and back, below the ribs

A small amount of Urine

Urinary urgency

Causes-
Kidney stones form when urine contains more crystal-forming substances such as calcium, oxalate, and uric acid, and also our urine may lack substances that prevent crystals from sticking together. This disease often has no definite, single cause, although several risk factors may play roles.

Risk factors

Family or personal history

Dehydration

Drinking insufficient water

Consumption of the diet with high levels of protein, sodium (salt), and sugar

Obesity

Gastric bypass surgery

Inflammatory bowel disease

Chronic diarrhea

Renal tubular acidosis

Cystinuria

Hyperparathyroidism

Certain medications such as diuretics, antiseizure drugs, and calcium-based antacids

Urinary tract infections

Specialists to visit
Urologist
Nephrologist

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References

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