Kidney stones can happen to anyone, it occurs in young to adult people of both sexes. Frequently it occurs in men older than 40 years old. People whose kidney stones are calcium based i.e. calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate stones have a greater chance of recurrence within 10 years of its removal. Factors that induce stone formation include family history, low fluid intake (water), and diet high in calcium content. Person wanting to avoid kidney stone formation should be careful of their diets and minimize intake of food that are salty and food that are high in calcium such as rhubarb, spinach, beets, Swiss chard, wheat germ, soybean crackers, peanuts, and Indian tea among others. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day is a must.
Persons drinking enough water a day can pass the small stones through urination. Medium size stone can be removed by ESWL, a non invasive procedure that break into pieces the stone so it can pass through the urine. Large kidney stones needed to be removed invasively (by surgery). Your Doctor, preferably a Urologist, can provide the best option and treatment for your kidney stone.
Symptoms of kidney stones can vary from blood in the urine, recurrent kidney or bladder infections, pain in the side or flank or back pain accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sometimes a fever. When these symptoms occur, it is best to see your Doctor.
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