Kidney stones (renal calculi) may form in the urinary tract. Small fragments mineral usually formed of calcium oxalate, can be found in the kidneys, bladder and ducts in the urine.
Small fragments of the size of a grain of sand, are generally painless. The pain occurs when a stone blocks the flow of urine.
The formation of stones may be caused among others by dehydration and excessive consumption of salt, calcium or vitamin D.
To treat kidney stones, we recommend bed rest and intake of large quantities of liquid. Analgesics are prescribed for pain. The stones are usually eliminated by natural means in six weeks.
When the stones remain, a drug may be sufficient to dissolve the stones. For larger stones do not degrade, intervention or shockwave or surgery may be necessary. In other cases, it makes the grinding stones by laser or ultrasound. When the stones are too difficult to achieve, surgery is performed under general anesthesia.
When urine is cloudy or smelly, it indicates the presence of an infection. A medical intervention is necessary. If the patient urinate more, he must immediately taken to hospital.
To prevent the formation of kidney stones, it is suggested to drink plenty of water daily, enough so that urine is colorless.
13 avril 2010
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