Kidney stones form from the buildup of dissolved minerals and acid salts on the inner lining of the kidney. These stones usually happen as a result of urine becoming concentrated, which will then form sharp solid crystals. Although they form in the kidney, they can travel to other parts of the urinary tract. Kidney stones can lead to pain and other problems, so it’s important to schedule an appointment if you think you have one. Here is some more information over kidney stones. (Related: urology doctor New York, urologist New York, urologist Manhattan)
Why Do Kidney Stones Form?
A common reason that people get kidney stones is lack of water; this is because it can lead to the drop of a kidney’s pH level, allowing an acidic atmosphere. In addition, if you don’t drink a lot, you won’t urinate as much, meaning that your urine will be more concentrated. Less concentrated urine means that your urine is less likely to dissolve urine salts, which will then cause stones.
What are the symptoms of Kidney Stones?
Symptoms include pain in the back, belly, or side, pain during urination, constant need to urinate, blood in the urine, cloudy urine, nausea, fever and chills.
Can Kidney Stones Lead to Other Health Problems?
Large stones or stones that have been left untreated can cause permanent damage to the kidney if they block the passage of urine, causing bleeding and infection.
How Do You Treat Kidney Stones?
At Luzato Medical Group, we will diagnose the kidney stones via ultrasound or CT scan. For small stones, you should drink water, take pain relievers, and possibly take a medication known as an alpha blocker, which relaxes the muscles in your ureter to help pass the kidney stone. If you have large kidney stones, we will have to use other treatments. We may use sound waves to break up the stones, a ureteroscope to remove the stones, or surgery if necessary.