Kidney Stones can be Painful if Not Treated on Time
Kidney Stones can be Painful if Not Treated on Time
Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salt that form inside the kidneys of the human body and cause immense pain and complications. Unusual diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions, and certain supplements and medications are among the several causes of kidney stones. Kidney stones can affect any part of the urinary tract including the kidneys to the bladder. Often, stones form when the urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick together which in turn causes discomfort to the patients. Kidney stones can be quite painful, but they usually cause no permanent damage if they’re treated right on time and can be detected by early diagnosis.
Symptoms of Kidney Stones:-
If you have kidney stones you may experience the following symptoms in general-
- Severe, sharp pain in the side and back of the ribs
- Pain that radiates to the lower abdomen and groin and causes discomfort
- Pain that comes in waves and fluctuates in intensity to the rest part of the lower abdomen
- Pain or burning sensation while urinating during the effects of the kidney stone
- Pink, red, or brown-colored urine discharge
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
- Always wanting to urinate, urinating more often than on regular days, or urinating in small amounts
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever and chills are observed most of the time
Causes:-
Kidney stones occur when the urine contains more crystal-forming substances such as calcium, oxalate, and uric acid because of which the fluid in the urine can dilute. Most of the time the urine may lack substances that prevent crystals from sticking together, creating an ideal reason for kidney stones to form.
Treatment:-
For certain kidney stones depending on their size and location the urologist doctor might recommend a procedure called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) that can be effective in treating it. ESWL uses sound waves to create shock waves that break the stones into tiny pieces and later can be passed into the urine of the patient.