6 Steps to Prevent Kidney Stones

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Kidney Stones Types, Causes, Treatment, Cost


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INTRODUCTION

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SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY STONE

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CAUSES

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TYPES OF KIDNEY STONES

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KIDNEY STONES PREVENTION TIPS

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TREATMENT


Introduction Kidney stones are small clumps of salts and minerals that form inside the kidneys and may travel down the urinary tract and some can become as big as golf balls. The medical term for kidney stones is nephrolithiasis, and if they cause severe pain it's known as renal colic. It can develop in one or both kidneys and most often affect people aged 30 to 60.


Symptoms of Kidney Stones Small kidney stones may go undetected and be passed out painlessly in the urine. But it's fairly common for a stone to block part of the urinary system, such as the: Lower Back Pain Abdomen Pain Ureter Urethra Pain during urination Blood in the urine Fever and chills

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Kidney Stones Causes & Risk Factors Causes Drink Water less or lack of water in the body. Wrong Diet Laziness in Urination Urinary tract infections  Crohn's disease Renal tubular acidosis Hyperparathyroidism

Risk Factors A previous kidney stone occurrence increases the risk that a person will develop subsequent stones in the future if preventative action is not taken. Diet is a factor in some cases of kidney stones. Some other risk factors like Dehydration Obesity Taking medications such as diuretics, antiseizure drugs, and calcium-based antacids


Kidney Stones Types Calcium Oxalate Calcium Phosphate Uric Acid Stones Cystine Stones Struvite Stones


Kidney Stones Prevention Tips Most kidney stones are small enough to be passed in your urine, by the home treatment with medication. Larger stones may need to be broken up using ultrasound or laser energy. Making small adjustments to your current diet and nutrition plan may go a long way toward preventing kidney stones and you need to avoid some food also. Kidney Stones Prevention Diet:-

Drinking more water. Eat more calcium-rich foods like Low-fat milk, low-fat cheese, and low-fat yogurt. Eat less sodium or eat less salt. Eat fewer oxalate-rich foods . Eat less animal protein. https://www.healboat.com/blog/health-tips/kidney-stone-prevention-diet


Kidney Stone Prevention Treatment Medically If you have large kidney stones and recurrent stones, talk to your doctor about what medication can will help you in prevention.  The type of medication prescribed will depend on the type of stones you usually get. Some medication example are:If you get calcium stones, a thiazide diuretic or phosphate may be beneficial. If you get uric acid stones, allopurinol (Zyloprim) can help reduce uric acid in your blood or urine. If you get struvite stones, long-term antibiotics may be used to help reduce the amount of bacteria present in your urine. If you get cystine stones, capoten (Captopril) may help reduce the level of cystine in your urine


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