Kidney Stone Full Guide For Treatment

Kidney stones can cause severe pain, but early diagnosis, proper hydration, and prompt treatment can prevent complications. Kidney stones are one of the most painful yet common urinary tract conditions. In Pakistan, around 15% of the population is affected. Every year, over half a million people visit emergency rooms for kidney stone issues. Stones form in the kidneys, urinary tract, or bladder. Although children are less commonly affected, studies show that children with asthma have a slightly higher risk.

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What Are Kidney Stones?

Your kidneys filter waste from your blood to produce urine. When your blood holds excess waste, tiny crystals start to form inside the kidneys. This happens when your body does not make enough urine. Over time, these crystals attract other minerals and substances, forming a solid mass, a kidney stone.

Stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.

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Common Symptoms of Kidney Stones

Small stones often pass naturally through urine without causing pain. But larger stones or those that start to move trigger severe symptoms.

Key Symptoms Include

• Sharp cramping pain in the back or side that radiates to the lower abdomen.
• Nausea or vomiting along with pain.
• Pain occurs in waves and increases in intensity.
• Blood in the urine, pink, red, or brown discoloration.
• Fever or chills if infections are found
• Frequent urge to urinate or pain while urinating

Causes and Risk Factors of Kidney Stones

Major Causes

• Drinking too little water dehydration
• Family history of kidney stones
• Frequent urinary tract infections UTIs
• Excessive use of vitamin C or calcium supplements
• Long-term diabetes or high blood pressure
• A diet high in sodium, sugar, fructose/sucrose, or animal protein

Other Risk Factors

• Obesity
• Hyperparathyroidism or cystic fibrosis
• Gout, osteoporosis, or kidney cysts
• Inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhea

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How Are Kidney Stones Diagnosed?

• Ultrasound: Commonly used to detect stones, especially in children and pregnant women
• CT Scan Computed Tomography: Considered the most precise test for detecting stones of all sizes.

Treatment Choice for Kidney Stones

Treatment depends on the size, type, and location of the stone as well as the severity of symptoms

Passing Stone Naturally with Medicine and Fluids

• Stones smaller than 10 mm often pass naturally with medication and plenty of water.
• Stone smaller than 5 mm have about a 70% chance of passing on their own.
• Stones larger than 10 mm have only about a 20% chance of passing naturally and often need medical intervention

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Modern Procedure and Surgery

• Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL). Use a sound wave to break the stone into small pieces that can pass in urine
• Ureteroscopy or Open Surgery. Required for very large stones or those causing a serious blockage

Conclusion

Kidney stones are painful but treatable. Early diagnosis and prompt medical care can prevent complications like severe infections or kidney damage. Drinking at least 2 / 3 liters of water daily, limiting salt and sugar intake, and eating a balanced diet are simple steps to reduce your risk

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FAQs

Q: Can a kidney stone go away on its own?

Yes. Small stones (usually under 5 mm) often pass naturally with plenty of fluid and prescribed medication. Larger stones need medical procedures like Lithotripsy or surgery

Q: What food should I avoid if I have a kidney stone?

Limit food high in sodium, animal protein, meat, fish, processed sugar, and oxalate-rich foods like spinach, nuts, and chocolates. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and water is best

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written by Hazrat Akbar Alizai

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