‘Nephrolithiasis’ is the medical term for ‘kidney stones’ a term which covers different types of small, solid crystals which form within the kidney or urinary tract. Kidney stones are quite common. They form due to different causes and different food; some form as you have too much of certain minerals in your system or due to genetic reasons or related to kidney infections.
With the right foods, plenty of water and proper medication, you can lower your chances of kidney stones though there’s no guarantee or prevention methods which work.If you have a condition that increases your risk of kidney stones, such as inflammatory bowel disease, persistent urinary tract infection or obesity, talk to your doctor at FirstCure Health about ways to manage it or to decrease your kidney stone risk.
If you’re prone to certain types of kidney stones, certain prescribed medications can help control the unbalance in your urine. If you are overweight, consult us as studies show that being overweight increases your risk of kidney stones.The same is true if you have diabetes. Hyperthyroidism can also raise calcium levels in the blood and trigger kidney stones. Gout, when uric acid builds up in the blood also increases risk of kidney stones as crystals form in joints or kidneys. If you’ve had certain types of gastric bypass surgery or other intestinal surgery, your risk may go up.Certain kidney diseases like polycystic kidney disease (clusters of cysts grow in kidneys), medullary sponge kidney (birth defect that causes cysts to form in the organ’s tubes) increase chance of kidney stones.
Do follow the above tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid kidney stones. However if you are suffering from kidney stones do consult Urology team at FirstCure Health for further guidance.
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