Kidney stone
A kidney stone is a hard mineral and
crystalline material formed within the kidney or urinary tract. Kidney stones
are a common cause of blood in the urine and often severe pain in the abdomen,
flank, or groin. Kidney stones are also called renal calculi. One in every 20
people may develop a kidney stone. The condition of having kidney stones is
termed nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis.
Causes for kidney stones
- Kidney stones form when there is a
decrease in urine volume or an excess of stone-forming substances in the
urine.
- The most common type of kidney
stone contains calcium in combination with either oxalate or phosphate.
- Other chemical compounds that can
form stones in the urinary tract include uric acid and the amino acid
cystine.
- Dehydration through reduced fluid
intake or strenuous exercise without adequate fluid replacement increases
the risk of kidney stones.
- Obstruction to the flow of urine
can also lead to stone formation.
- Kidney stones can also result from
infection in the urinary tract; these are known as struvite or infection
stones.
- People who have already had more
than one kidney stone are prone to develop more stones.
- A family history of kidney stones
is also a risk factor for the development of kidney stones.
A number of different conditions can lead to
kidney stones:
- Gout results in an increased
amount of uric acid in the urine and can lead to the formation of uric
acid stones.
- Hypercalciuria (high calcium in
the urine), another inherited condition, causes stones in more than half
of cases. In this condition, too much calcium is absorbed from food and
excreted into the urine, where it may form calcium phosphate or calcium
oxalate stones.
- Other conditions associated with
an increased risk of kidney stones include hyperparathyroidism, kidney
diseases such as renal tubular acidosis, and some inherited metabolic
conditions including cystinuria and hyperoxaluria. Chronic diseases such
as diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension) are also associated
with an increased risk of developing kidney stones.
- People with inflammatory bowel
disease or who have had an intestinal bypass or ostomy surgery are also
more likely to develop kidney stones.
- Some medications also raise the
risk of kidney stones. These medications include some diuretics,
calcium-containing antacids, and the protease inhibitor Crixivan
(indinavir), a drug used to treat HIV infection.
Symptoms of kidney stones
- While some kidney stones may not
produce symptoms (known as "silent" stones), people who have
kidney stones often report the sudden onset of excruciating, cramping pain
in their low back and/or side, groin, or abdomen.
- Changes in body position do not
relieve this pain.
- The pain typically waxes and wanes
in severity, characteristic of colicky pain (the pain is sometimes
referred to as renal colic).
- It may be so severe that it is
often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
- Kidney stones also
characteristically cause blood in the urine.
- If infection is present in the
urinary tract along with the stones, there may be fever and chills.
Homeopathy
Medicines Treatment for Kidney Stones
Symptomatic Homeopathy works well for Kidney Stones,
It helps to prevent further recurrence also. So its good to consult a
experienced Homeopathy physician without any hesitation.
Whom to contact for Kidney Stones Treatment
Dr.Senthil
Kumar Treats many cases of Kidney Stones, In his medical professional experience
with successful results. Many patients get relief after taking treatment from
Dr.Senthil Kumar. Dr.Senthil Kumar visits Chennai at Vivekanantha
Homeopathy Clinic, Velachery, Chennai 42. To get appointment please call
9786901830, +91 94430 54168 or mail to consult.ur.dr@gmail.com,
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