What is renal calculi? How they are formed? Give symptoms,causes&precautions to be taken
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Kidney stones are the result of a buildup of dissolved minerals on the inner lining of the kidneys.
They usually consist of calcium oxalate but may be composed of several other compounds.
Kidney stones can grow to the size of a golf ball while maintaining a sharp, crystalline structure.
The stones may be small and pass unnoticed through the urinary tract, but they can also cause extreme pain as they leave the body.
Symptoms
Kidney stones
Kidney stones result from a build up of minerals.
A kidney stone usually remains symptomless until it moves into the ureter. When symptoms of kidney stones become apparent, they commonly include:
severe pain in the groin and/or side
blood in urine
vomiting and nausea
white blood cells or pus in the urine
reduced amount of urine excreted
burning sensation during urination
persistent urge to urinate
fever and chills if there is an infection
Complications
Kidney stones that remain inside the body can also lead to many complications, including blockage of the the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder, which obstructs the path that urine uses to leave the body.
According to research, people with kidney stones have a significantly higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
Causes
Kidney stones and ruler
Kidney stones can vary in size. Some have been known to grow as large as golf balls.
The leading cause of kidney stones is a lack of water in the body.
Stones are more commonly found in individuals who drink less than the recommended eight to ten glasses of water a day.
When there is not enough water to dilute the uric acid, a component of urine, the urine becomes more acidic.
An excessively acidic environment in urine can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
Medical conditions such as Crohn's disease, urinary tract infections, renal tubular acidosis, hyperparathyroidism, medullary sponge kidney, and Dent's disease increase the risk of kidney stones.
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They usually consist of calcium oxalate but may be composed of several other compounds.
Kidney stones can grow to the size of a golf ball while maintaining a sharp, crystalline structure.
The stones may be small and pass unnoticed through the urinary tract, but they can also cause extreme pain as they leave the body.
Symptoms
Kidney stones
Kidney stones result from a build up of minerals.
A kidney stone usually remains symptomless until it moves into the ureter. When symptoms of kidney stones become apparent, they commonly include:
severe pain in the groin and/or side
blood in urine
vomiting and nausea
white blood cells or pus in the urine
reduced amount of urine excreted
burning sensation during urination
persistent urge to urinate
fever and chills if there is an infection
Complications
Kidney stones that remain inside the body can also lead to many complications, including blockage of the the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder, which obstructs the path that urine uses to leave the body.
According to research, people with kidney stones have a significantly higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
Causes
Kidney stones and ruler
Kidney stones can vary in size. Some have been known to grow as large as golf balls.
The leading cause of kidney stones is a lack of water in the body.
Stones are more commonly found in individuals who drink less than the recommended eight to ten glasses of water a day.
When there is not enough water to dilute the uric acid, a component of urine, the urine becomes more acidic.
An excessively acidic environment in urine can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
Medical conditions such as Crohn's disease, urinary tract infections, renal tubular acidosis, hyperparathyroidism, medullary sponge kidney, and Dent's disease increase the risk of kidney stones.
Thank you!
Hope my answer helps you!
Regards,
Adira.
PLEASE MARK ME AS BRAINLIEST.
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