Kidney Stones? <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAs the kidneys filter waste from the blood, they create urine. Sometimes, salts and other minerals in urine stick together to form small kidney stones.<\/p>\n
These range from the size of a sugar crystal to a ping pong ball, but they are rarely noticed unless they cause a blockage.<\/p>\n
They may cause intense pain if they break loose and push into the ureters (the narrow tube leading to the bladder).<\/p>\n
Kidney Stone Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Severe pain in the back, belly, or groin<\/li>\n
- Frequent or painful urination<\/li>\n
- Blood in the urine<\/li>\n
- Nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Small stones may pass without causing any symptoms.<\/p>\n
Causes of Kidney Stones<\/strong><\/p>\nKidney stones may form when there’s a change in the normal balance of the water, salts, and minerals found in urine. Different kinds of changes result in different types of kidney stones. There are many factors that can trigger changes in the urine, ranging from chronic medical conditions to what you eat and drink.<\/p>\n
Diagnosis<\/strong><\/p>\nTo diagnose whether your symptoms are the result of kidney stones, our Doctors will recommend several tests that may include:<\/p>\n
\n- Urine tests<\/li>\n
- Blood tests<\/li>\n
- CT scan<\/li>\n
- Ultrasound scan or Abdominal X-ray ( in specific cases)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Treatment for Kidney Stones<\/strong><\/p>\nThe type of treatment is dependant on several factors including:<\/p>\n
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