Kidney Stone

*Kidney stone facts*

A kidney stone is a hard, crystalline
mineral material formed within the kidney or
urinary tract.

Nephrolithiasis is the medical term for kidney
stones.

One in every 20 people develop kidney stones
at some point in their life.

Kidney stones form when there is a decrease
in urine volume and/or an excess of stone-
forming substances in the urine.

Dehydration is a major risk factor for kidney
stone formation.

Symptoms of a kidney stone include flank pain
(the pain can be quite severe) and
blood in the urine (hematuria ).

People with certain medical conditions, such
as gout, and those who take certain medications
or supplements are at risk for kidney stones.

Diet and hereditary factors are also related to
stone formation.

Diagnosis of kidney stones is best
accomplished using an ultrasound, intravenous
pyleography (IVP), or a CT scan.

Most kidney stones will pass through the
ureter to the bladder on their own with time.

Treatment includes pain-control medications
and, in some cases, medications to facilitate the
passage of urine.

If needed, lithotripsy or surgical
techniques may be used for stones which do not
pass through the ureter to the bladder on their
own.

Make more research on your own for more facts. Thanks for reading.

Article By: Immanuel Rottex.

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