Kidney calculi, which is a solid crystalline mass, are formed as a result of metabolic disorders and the ability of the kidneys to filter metabolic products. During normal operation of all systems, chemical compounds that have undergone processing are excreted from the body with urine. In the case of renal diseases and, as a consequence, disruptions in their function, chemical compounds are deposited in the body in the form of small crystals, and then, as they grow, they are grouped into complex formations.
It is difficult to guess the presence of the disease until calculi in the kidneys, causing excruciating pains, begin to change their position or move along the urinary tract.
Despite the seriousness of the disease, in most cases it is treatable. In addition, there is the possibility of relapse prevention.
Causes of kidney stones
Currently, the causes of the formation of these elements are not fully understood. Kidney calculi are more likely to occur in people who have a hereditary predisposition.
Risk factors include a violation in the body of such processes as metabolism, urine outflow, various diseases and pathologies, diseases of the kidneys and the genitourinary system caused by infection. Violations of the diet, bad habits, harsh climatic conditions in the area of residence and the chemical composition of water - these are the things from which kidney stones appear at an earlier age. It was noted that in regions with soft water, cases of urolithiasis are recorded much less frequently than in places where hard water is.
Symptoms of urolithiasis
The main symptom that kidney stones are present and have already begun to advance is pronounced pain. Localized pain is usually in the lower back, right or left side, or in the lower abdomen. In intensity, it can be either aching or acute, tolerated by painkillers. In some cases, renal colic occurs , lasting from twenty minutes to one hour, accompanied by intolerable pain. Renal colic may subside for a while, but will soon recur again.
In addition to pain, the presence of stones in the kidneys can be indicated by sand or
blood in the urine, nausea, vomiting, or cutting pain that occurs when urinating. In some cases, stones can be detected in the kidneys only with an ultrasound scan.
How to dissolve kidney stones
If it is necessary to relieve an acute attack of renal colic, spasmolytic painkillers and analgesics are usually used. Then prescribed a course of treatment with diuretics.
Large stones are subject to surgical removal or crushing using shock waves. Insignificant stones can be dissolved using traditional medicine as an additional treatment. However, the use of any medication or folk remedy requires prior consultation with a urologist.