Kidney disease can progress without much indication that anything is wrong, leaving many people unaware they have they have diminished kidney function.
March is observed as Kidney Awareness month.
One of the common issues people come across is stones formation that’s not only painful but leads to likely fatal health disorders.
Here’s what you need to know about treating kidney stones.
Kidney stones are also called nephrolithiasis
It is a small, hard deposit that forms in the kidneys and is often painful when passed.
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine.
They can be painful when passing through the urinary tract, but usually don’t cause permanent damage.
The most common symptom is severe pain, usually in the side of the abdomen, that’s often associated with nausea.
Treatment includes pain relievers and drinking lots of water to help pass the stone.
Medical procedures may be required to remove or break up larger stones.
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