Why Kidney Stones must be treated early without any delay?

Kidney stones have been the most common problems of the urinary system. A kidney stone is nothing but a concrete mass of small crystals situated in the kidney, ureter, bladder or urethra. A kidney stone(s) or renal calculi is formed when many crystals are formed due to substances in the urine. The development of stones can take weeks to months.

Chemicals that form stones are calcium, oxalate, cystine, struvite, uric acid & certain medicines. These stones are formed due to infection, dehydration or stress to the kidneys. Kidney stones can cause severe pain in the back or abdomen or the groin area once it starts moving down the ureter. There are some symptoms of kidney stones such as-

• Severe Pain in the Back, Abdomen or Groin
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Frequent Urination
• Urinating in small amounts
• Fever
• Urine with a foul smell
• Blood in Urine
• Pain during urination

Individuals should certainly consult a doctor if-

• There is pain that is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills.
• There is blood in urine or if there is difficulty in passing urine.

Once the doctor has determined and identified the condition, a treatment is prescribed for the patient. Kidney stones should be treated early as it can lead to dangerous conditions with time, and emergency measures may be required. Kidney stones come in many sizes ranging from 1mm to 28mm, kidney stones within a 3-4 mm range are passable, but ones bigger than them may cause severe pain while urinating or even passing from the ureter to the bladder.

Kidney stones can be diagnosed with a physical examination or other tests such as-

• Blood tests for phosphorous, electrolytes, calcium and uric acid
• Urinalysis for bacteria, blood, white cells, or crystals
• Blood Urea Nitrogen Test
• Kidney stone examination

Other tests include-

• X-Rays of the abdominal Area
• MRI of the kidneys and abdomen
• CT Scan of the Abdomen
• Ultrasound of the Kidney

Kidney stones are treated with procedures such as-

• Medication Prescribed by the doctor like antibiotics, water pills, diuretics, sodium citrate, etc.
• Tunnel Surgery
• Ureteroscopy
• Lithotripsy

Kidney stones should be treated early as they can cause complications such as obstruction of the urinary tract that would need immediate attention. It could also lead to kidney failure, urinary tract infection that causes germs to spread in the blood stream, and recurrence of kidney stones.

Recurrence of kidney stones can be avoided by-

• Avoiding Dehydration
• Avoiding tea or coffee
• Consumption of juices such as orange, grapefruit and cranberry
• Reduction of salt intake
• Avoid carbonated drinks

At Care Well Kidney Stone Centre we deliver the best treatment for kidney stone treatment using shock waves in the form of shockwave lithotripsy, key hole surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Get in touch with our medical centre and we would surely provide the right Kidney Stone Treatment for you.