A kidney stone is a hard object that is made from chemicals in the urine. Urine has various wastes dissolved in it. They can sometimes form crystals that clump together to make stones. Kidney stones are hard rock-like crystals of varying sizes and shapes. Kidney stones are sometimes called renal calculi. Kidney stones that remain inside the body can lead to many conditions, including severe pain and ureter (the tube connecting the kidney and bladder) blockage that obstructs the path urine uses to leave the body.
What causes kidney stones?
Different kinds of stones form in different people for different reasons.
The leading cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough water.
You are inactive or bed-bound.
Food groups those are rich in protein are foods that cause kidney stones.
While that icy cold beer may seem like the best thirst quencher, it can cause kidney stones in two different ways.
High blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, chronic diarrhea, and other diseases can increase the risk of stone formation.
A kidney stone usually remains symptomless until it moves into the ureter. When symptoms become apparent, they include:
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Vomiting and nausea
A burning sensation when you urinate
Pain on urination
Pain in the back, side, abdomen, groin, or genitals
Shivers, sweating and fever
Urinating more often than usual
How to prevent kidney stones?
Make sure you drink plenty of water each day.
Eat fewer oxalates foods. ( Oxalates include: asparagus, chocolate, parsley, rhubarb, beetroot, leeks, almonds, peanuts, soy products and grains )
Choose a diet low in salt and animal protein.
Keep exercise every day.
Avoid too much tea or coffee.
