One of the most common diseases is the kidney stone disease.
Many Americans especially men face this recurring disease.
Almost anybody can have this disease if exposed to the various factors that cause this disease.
At first, a kidney stone disease is very quiet.
It does not show any symptoms.
But deep down the kidneys or kidney, the stones are gradually forming.
But when the stones are big enough, they will cause painful and burning sensation.
The parts that are affected by this are the lower back abdomen, and the lower front abdomen going to the pelvis.
Aside from that, there will be a frequent urination.
This will occur both day and night.
If the crystals or stones are too big, it will be painful to urinate.
Some can have different notions about this painful sensation such as having UTI and inability of the bladder to hold urine.
But the truth is it is already a symptom for kidney disease.
Also, some will feel nauseated, dizzy, uneasy, wet, and a feeling of throwing up.
These symptoms are due to the peristaltic action of the ureter, which the ureter tries to give way for the stone by contracting its walls.
And these symptoms can last for 20-60 minutes.
Small stones or crystals are easy to treat.
Drinking 2-3 liters of water every day can help flush out the crystals.
Other sources for liquid include fruits that are rich in water such as orange, apple, grapes, and young coconut juice.
And when there is an urge of urination, it is recommended to listen to it and obey it.
The more frequent the urine is excreted, the faster the crystals will be flushed out of the kidneys.
This will avoid the deposition and formation of crystals into big stones.
Kidney stone pain can be very severe if the stones are very big that they cannot be expelled during urination.
In this case, medical procedure will be performed such as the following.
1.
Lithotripsy.
This uses powerful sound waves that can break the stones into smaller pieces.
When the stones are already changed to bits of pieces, they can be easily excreted.
This procedure is non-surgical which is done as outpatient service.
So, after the procedure the patient can go home.
2.
Ureteroscopy.
This is a small, thin fiber inserted through the urethra, bladder, and to the ureter and/or kidney.
The urologist can see from the eyepiece if there is a stone stock in the ureter or kidney.
If a stone is seen, it can be dragged out or can be broken down into smaller pieces through the action of laser.
3.
Nephrolithotomy.
This is a surgical procedure of removing big kidney stones and/or breaking them into pieces.
The procedure is done through making a small incision at the back of the patient, inserting the nephroscope and/or the lithotripter.
Kidney stone disease can be a serious and severe case.
While it is still early, it is always beneficial to drink plenty of water and urinate more often in order to flush out the crystals.
Don't ignore the early symptoms in order to avoid severe kidney problem.
Many Americans especially men face this recurring disease.
Almost anybody can have this disease if exposed to the various factors that cause this disease.
At first, a kidney stone disease is very quiet.
It does not show any symptoms.
But deep down the kidneys or kidney, the stones are gradually forming.
But when the stones are big enough, they will cause painful and burning sensation.
The parts that are affected by this are the lower back abdomen, and the lower front abdomen going to the pelvis.
Aside from that, there will be a frequent urination.
This will occur both day and night.
If the crystals or stones are too big, it will be painful to urinate.
Some can have different notions about this painful sensation such as having UTI and inability of the bladder to hold urine.
But the truth is it is already a symptom for kidney disease.
Also, some will feel nauseated, dizzy, uneasy, wet, and a feeling of throwing up.
These symptoms are due to the peristaltic action of the ureter, which the ureter tries to give way for the stone by contracting its walls.
And these symptoms can last for 20-60 minutes.
Small stones or crystals are easy to treat.
Drinking 2-3 liters of water every day can help flush out the crystals.
Other sources for liquid include fruits that are rich in water such as orange, apple, grapes, and young coconut juice.
And when there is an urge of urination, it is recommended to listen to it and obey it.
The more frequent the urine is excreted, the faster the crystals will be flushed out of the kidneys.
This will avoid the deposition and formation of crystals into big stones.
Kidney stone pain can be very severe if the stones are very big that they cannot be expelled during urination.
In this case, medical procedure will be performed such as the following.
1.
Lithotripsy.
This uses powerful sound waves that can break the stones into smaller pieces.
When the stones are already changed to bits of pieces, they can be easily excreted.
This procedure is non-surgical which is done as outpatient service.
So, after the procedure the patient can go home.
2.
Ureteroscopy.
This is a small, thin fiber inserted through the urethra, bladder, and to the ureter and/or kidney.
The urologist can see from the eyepiece if there is a stone stock in the ureter or kidney.
If a stone is seen, it can be dragged out or can be broken down into smaller pieces through the action of laser.
3.
Nephrolithotomy.
This is a surgical procedure of removing big kidney stones and/or breaking them into pieces.
The procedure is done through making a small incision at the back of the patient, inserting the nephroscope and/or the lithotripter.
Kidney stone disease can be a serious and severe case.
While it is still early, it is always beneficial to drink plenty of water and urinate more often in order to flush out the crystals.
Don't ignore the early symptoms in order to avoid severe kidney problem.