Kidney Stone: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

The stones in the kidneys, also called kidney stones, is a mass similar to stones that can be formed anywhere in the urinary system. Generally, the stones in the kidneys are eliminated through the urine, without causing symptoms, but in some cases, it can get stuck causing intense pain and blood in the urine.

The treatment is done with the ingestion of abundant liquids and medications, and in the most serious cases, it may be necessary to perform surgery to remove the stuck stone.

Symptoms

The symptoms of kidney stones arise suddenly when the stone is very large and gets stuck in the kidney, or gets stuck when it starts to go down through the ureters to the bladder or when it causes an infection such as pyelonephritis, says urologist in Dwarka. 

A kidney crisis can vary over time, mainly in the location and intensity of pain, but small stones do not usually cause problems and are often only discovered during urine tests, ultrasound or radiography.

The place and the intensity of the pain can vary according to the transit of the stone inside the organism, being of greater intensity when it crosses the ureter until the bladder, to be eliminated altogether with the urine, says urologist in Janakpuri.

In case the pain is very intense, do not calm down and there is fever, vomiting, blood in the urine or difficulty urinating, you should go to the doctor or to the kidney hospital in Uttam Nagar so that exams are carried out and the kidney stone treatment in Uttam Nagar is initiated as soon as possible.

Causes of kidney stones

The causes of kidney stones, also known as kidney stones, can be related to little fluid intake, diet, genetic factors and some diseases. Some of the causes are:

• Renal Calcium Calculus : of hereditary origin and should be treated with a diet with low sodium content and protein, recommending the intake of diuretics. The treatment can be done through the reduction of the consumption of foods rich in oxalates and fats, the intake of a calcium supplement to facilitate the fixation of oxalate in the intestine says urologist in Uttam Nagar.
• Renal calculation of uric acid : it can be caused by a high consumption of foods rich in proteins that generate the increase of uric acid in the bloodstream. In this case the treatment can be done with the ingestion of Allopurinol and with a diet with low purine content.
• Renal calculation of cystine : of hereditary origin, can be treated with a high intake of fluids, alkalis and D-penicillamine, when necessary.
• Renal struvite calculation : can be caused due to the complication of an infection in the urinary system. Kidney stone treatment in Hari Nagar can be done through the ingestion of antibiotics and surgery to remove the stones, because they tend to be large. 

When performing the tests that diagnose the kidney stone, the urologist in Hari Nagar can identify what type of calculation the individual has, making an analysis of its composition, indicating the best treatment. For all types of kidney stones, the main recommended kidney stone treatment in Palam is the intake of approximately 3 liters of water per day and a lot of rest, since hospitalization is not always necessary, since the stones can be naturally expelled by the body.

In addition to this, stones in the kidneys can also be caused by rare diseases such as primary or secondary hyperoxaluria, for example. These diseases promote an accumulation of oxalate in the body due to deficiencies in some enzymes that digest this compound, thus ending overloading the kidneys, which leads to the emergence of these stones, says urologist in Palam.

Treatment for kidney stones

Treatment during a kidney stone crisis should be indicated by a urologist in West Delhi and usually begins in the kidney hospital in Hari Nagar through the use of intravenous analgesic medications such as Tramadol and antispasmodic medications such as Scopolamine. After a few hours, in which the pain picture improves, the patient receives medical discharge.

At home the treatment is maintained with oral analgesics such as Paracetamol, rest and hydration with around 2 L of water per day, to facilitate the exit of the stones.There is also a home remedy that is widely used to treat stones and is chancapiedra tea, has diuretic and analgesic properties that facilitate the exit of them. 

In the most serious cases, in which the stone is too large to go out alone, it may be necessary to perform surgery or laser treatment to facilitate its exit. During pregnancy, the treatment is done only with analgesics and medical support. 

What can I do to keep the kidneys healthy?

Very few people know the importance of the kidneys and what they mean for our body. It is necessary to learn to protect them, since these organs are in charge of filtering the blood and eliminating the waste generated by our body. Not taking proper care of them can have consequences such as chronic kidney disease.

"In India, millions of people suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), with a much greater impact on men than on women. In addition, the prevalence of CKD has grown in our country by 20 percent in the last decade and each year about 6,000 people with kidney failure progress in the deterioration caused by their disease to need haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or kidney transplant, "says best urologist in dwarka.

The increase in the incidence of CKD is especially related to the aging of the population, but also to unhealthy life habits and risk factors such as obesity.  Urologist in palam has commented "that people with obesity have an 83 percent higher risk of suffering chronic kidney disease compared with those who have a healthy weight."

Recommendations for day to day

To try to avoid any kidney disease, it is necessary to have a healthy diet and exercise daily, as well as to control hypertension and diabetes in those who have these diseases. With this we would be taking an important step to improve the health of the kidneys and our quality of life, says urologist in uttam nagar.

Urologist in janakpuri explains that sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet damage the kidneys, so it is important to spend one hour of daily physical activity, as well as follow a series of favourable eating habits.

Among the guidelines that are given to improve the quality of life of the kidneys, the urologist in hari nagar recommends:

• Drink enough water (4 to 6 glasses a day).
• Moderate the consumption of alcoholic and soft drinks.
• Eat several servings of fruit and vegetables daily.
• Do not abuse salt in the diet.
• Avoid processed foods as much as possible.
• Consume olive oil.
• Take proteins alternating fish, eggs and legumes.
• Be cautious with the use of certain medications that can damage kidney function, such as anti-inflammatories.
• Avoid tobacco
• Do not take dietary supplements and diuretic medicinal plants without being prescribed by a professional.

On the other hand, urologist in dwarka insists that obesity can cause this disease in several ways. On the one hand, it can contribute indirectly, inducing or worsening diabetes and hypertension. On the other hand, it could also cause kidney damage directly, placing an unduly high burden on the kidneys and also causing harmful metabolic changes such as inflammation and oxidation. Also, obesity has also been recognized as a risk factor for kidney stones, as well as for several types of cancer such as kidney.

"The main problem of CKD is that in most cases it does not present symptoms until its most advanced stages, and therefore, makes its detection and diagnosis very complicated. Therefore, it is very important to perform regular analytical tests to detect this disease early, especially in people at risk, such as the obese, hypertensive or diabetic, " urologist in west delhi concludes.

Symptoms that may indicate that the prostate is inflamed

Prostatitis is characterized by an inflammation of the prostate that causes an increase in its size, which can cause symptoms such as pain, burning during urination, fever, among others, says urologist in West Delhi.

Generally, prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection and, in general, the treatment consists in the administration of antibiotics, analgesics and anti-inflammatories indicated by the urologist.

What are the symptoms of prostatitis

The most common symptoms that may indicate the presence of a prostatitis, which is inflammation of the prostate, are mainly the decrease in the strength of the urine stream and painful urination.

In addition to the symptoms indicated, prostatitis can also cause fever and chills, especially if the prostatitis is caused by an infection. However, the only way to confirm the diagnosis is to consult a urologist in Janakpuri to indicate laboratory tests such as a blood test, urine or even an ultrasound.

When urinary frequency increases, there may be blood in the urine, which is common cause impotence due to constant pain. However, these symptoms can also be related to a urinary infection in man.

Most common causes of prostatitis

Although there are different causes that can result in inflammation of the prostate, most prostatitis is caused by an infection, especially bacteria. For this reason, it is relatively common for prostatitis to be treated with the use of antibiotics, which must be prescribed by the urologist in Palam.

In some cases, prostatitis can be caused by surgeries or injuries in the region and in some situations, it is not possible to determine what the cause is.

Classification of prostatitis

Prostatitis is classified as:

• Type I - Acute bacterial prostatitis;
• Type II - Chronic bacterial prostatitis;
• Type III A - Pelvic pain syndrome, also known as chronic inflammatory prostatitis;
• Type III B - Chronic non-inflammatory prostatitis, pelvic pain syndrome or prostatodynia;
• Type IV - Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis.

In general, acute and chronic prostatitis present the same symptoms, only the acute one becomes chronic when the symptoms last for more than 3 months.

How the diagnosis of prostatitis is made

The diagnosis of prostatitis is made considering the symptoms referred by the patient and, which are usually related to difficulty urinating.

Also, the urologist in Dwarka can indicate the collection of urine, prostatic fluid and recommend the performance of tests such as flowmetry, digital rectal examination, PSA blood test or even biopsy to confirm the cause of the prostate enlargement.

Treatment for prostatitis

The treatment of prostatitis is indicated by the urologist in Uttam Nagar, who in most cases, identifies an infection and prescribes the use of antibiotics in tablets or, in more severe cases, medications that are applied directly intravenously at the kidney hospital in Uttam Nagar.

In addition, the doctor may also prescribe painkillers and anti-inflammatories to relieve symptoms or alpha blockers such as tamsulosin, which helps relax the neck of the bladder and muscle fibres where the prostate attaches to the bladder.

In chronic bacterial prostatitis, treatment with antibiotics lasts for approximately 3 months. However, when antibiotics do not help reduce inflammation, surgery may be necessary to remove the prostatic abscess that is causing the symptoms, says urologist in Hari Nagar.

Urine infections in men: causes and treatment

The urinary tract infections also affect men. Although the prevalence is lower than in women, in men the treatment tends to be longer. In the symptoms and causes, it can be seen that men and women are different. The urologist in West Delhi help us to know the peculiarities of these infections.

Prevalence of urine infections in men

Men do not get rid of urine infections, however the prevalence is a little lower than in women. "While urinary tract infections affect between 10 and 12 percent of women of sexually active age and 25 or 30 percent in postmenopause, in young men they are around 2 or 3 percent and when the prostatic volume increases, around 45 or 50 years of age, that figure rises to 7 or 10 percent, "says urologist in Palam.

According to urologist in Janakpuri, in the adult male, the prevalence and incidence of urinary tract infections (UTI) increase after the age of 50, most often related to benign prostatic disease (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). UTIs can affect up to 30 percent of men over 65, and it is estimated that 12 percent of men will experience UTIs throughout their lives. This risk in men is greater in diabetic patients, immunosuppressed, patients with urinary lithiasis and in carriers of urinary catheters transient or permanent.

Causes in man

Urologist in Dwarka says that there is no single cause for the development of a UTI in men. "There are anatomical, hormonal and behavioral factors that can favor the development of an infection. Some diseases such as BPH increase the risk of developing UTI, but also other diseases such as diabetes, urinary stones, neurodegenerative diseases, vesicoureteral reflux ... Sexual activity can favor the appearance of these infections due to the bacterial translocation of germs that cause infection".

The most common bacteria in UTIs are Escherichia coli (responsible for 80 percent of cases), Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Proteus mirabilis.

Urologist in Uttam Nagar, on the other hand, points out that there are great differences between the causes that cause urinary infections in men and women, among other things due to the different length of the urethra. " Chlamydiae or ureaplasmas can colonize the prostate in young men of sexually active age. In those who already have an enlarged prostate and the emptying of the bladder is more inappropriate, usually the germs that condition the infection are other bacteria: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella and Proteus ", specifies this urologist in Dwarka.

Less intense symptoms 
Roughly speaking, the pain and stinging when urinating (dysuria), the bad smell of urine, the presence of dark color or blood in the urine (hematuria), fever with chills and malaise are symptoms.

"Unlike women, who usually have UTIs with bladder (cystitis) or kidney (pyelonephritis) seats, in men the most frequent seats are the prostate (prostatitis) and the testicle (orchitis or orchiepididymitis), "Says urologist in West Delhi.

More in detail, kidney hospital in Uttam Nagar distinguishes the symptoms of urine infections typical of young men from those of men over 50 years of age. Classify them as follows:

• In young men, urine infection usually occurs as a prostatitis, which can be acute (high fever, difficulty urinating, severe pain and stinging when urinating, feeling of weight in the area of ​​the anus and genitals) or chronic ( disorders in ejaculation - including haemospermia or blood in the semen - pain in the genitals and in the lower part of the lumbar area).
   
• In men of more advanced age, the symptoms are pain and itching when urinating or, in some cases, inability to void, which requires the placement of a probe in the bladder.

"As the symptomatology of urine infections in men is less intense on debut, it takes longer to go to the urologist's office. In other words, the acute symptoms make the woman go to the doctor before, "says urologist at kidney hospital in Hari Nagar.

Longer antibiotic treatment than in women

Urologists at kidney hospital in West Delhi  indicate that the treatment of UTIs in men is the same as in women, and their mainstay is antibiotics. The difference is that, because they are considered in the male as complicated infections due to anatomical and local factors, the duration of the antibiotic cycles is usually longer to ensure that the infection disappears (usually between two and three weeks, compared to short patterns of two, three or seven days in the woman).

In some forms of chronic prostatitis, antibiotic treatment must be continued until six weeks.

Recurrence of urinary tract infections in men

The recurrence of UTIs in the presence of a correct antibiotic treatment is low. Risk factors for recurrence are the concomitant presence of prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), urinary lithiasis, immunodeficiencies or voiding disorders of the urinary tract.

According to the best urologist in West Delhi, "the usual thing about women is to have a reinfection. On the other hand, in the man many times the antibiotic removes the symptoms, but there remains a small latent source of infection and weeks later it becomes active again, starting the symptomatology again ".

Advice for prevention

The most important prevention, in the words of best urologist in Janakpuri, "is the control and/or treatment of the predisposing condition, which in the adult male is usually BPH. In general, effective measures for the prevention of UTIs are considered to be adequate water intake (2 to 3 liters of water daily), bladder emptying regularly (urination every 2 or 3 hours) and proper genital hygiene. "

For the young man who suspects a urinary tract infection because he has some symptoms, Burgos recommends, as a preventive measure, "to go to the specialist in Urology soon to avoid becoming chronized." For the over 50, the advice is to go to the urologist, at least once a year, to keep track of your prostate. It will be useful to screen for prostate cancer and to rule out the presence of benign prostatic hyperplasia or, if there is one, to avoid urine infection.