Kidney Stones - Symptoms, Causes, Types, And Treatments

Following a healthy lifestyle and good and healthy food and discipline will help in reducing the risk of kidney stones and maintaining the best kidney health.

- Dr Chalapathy

What Causes Kidney Stones and How to Prevent Them?

Kidney stones are a common disease that we all have heard about. But many people need to be made aware of the causes, types, and treatments of kidney stones. Kidney stones are hard mineral and salt deposits that form in the kidneys. Kidney stones are the main reason behind the severe pain and discomfort and may require medical intervention for treatment.

Symptoms of Kidney Stones

The signs and symptoms of people suffering from kidney stones are different from person to person.

But some of the widespread signs and symptoms of kidney stones are given below:

• Intense pain in the back or side, often radiating to the lower abdomen and groin

• Blood in the urine.

• Cloudy or foul-smelling urine.

• Persistent urge to urinate.

• Nausea and vomiting.

• Fever and chills.

• Healthy & damaged kidneys

Causes of Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are caused due to numerous factors. Some of the factors that are responsible for causing and deposition of kidney stones are:

• Dehydration: When there isn't enough water in the body, the concentration of urine can occur, which can lead to the formation of kidney stones.

• Diet: When you include oxalate-rich foods such as spinach, beets, and chocolate very often or highly in your diet or include high salt, high sugar, and high protein foods can cause kidney stone formation.