Kidney Stones

What are the kidneys?

The kidneys are two of the fist-sized organs located on the two sides of your back, over the waist, which are protected from the ribs.

What is the function of the kidneys?

• Kidneys are considered to be the chemists of the organism.
• They balance the water content of the body as well as the chemicals.
• Remove the waste products from the blood.
• They produce various hormones and chemicals that help in the production of red blood cells.
• They help the body use Vitamin D, which keeps bones strong and healthy.
• They keep blood pressure under control.

How does the release system work?

The separation system consists of 2 kidneys, 2 urinary bladders, bladder, 2 sphincter muscles, urethra (urinary canal).

• Kidneys - remove the waste products from the blood;
• Urinary channels - make waste products in the form of urine from the kidneys to the bladder;
• Urethra - ejects the urine from the body.

What is a kidney stone?
Kidney stones are a solid crystal mass. The stones vary in size. They can be as small as sand or large as a ball for table tennis. They can appear anywhere in the excretory system.

What factors contribute to the formation of kidney stones?

• Periodic Urinary Tract Infections.
• Too little fluid intake.
• Urinary tract blockage.
• Consumption of too much calcium, red meat or Vitamin C.
• Consumption of certain medicines.
• Metabolism disorders.
• Gout or chronic inflammation of the intestine.

What Are The Symptoms Of Kidney Stones?

• Acute pain in the lower back.
• Pain may be accompanied by nausea or vomiting. If there is urinary tract infection, the symptoms may include fever, sweating, and painful urination.
• There may be blood in the urine.
• Grief for frequent urination, unpleasant urine smell.
• Some people have no symptoms, but they directly pass grit-sized stones through their urine.

Who is affected by kidney stones?

Kidney stones are more common in males than in females (3: 1) between 20 and 40 years of age. Stones appear in the summer because of dehydration.

How to prevent the reappearance of kidney stones?

• Drink lots of water every hour of the day, at least 3 liters a day.
• Avoid high doses of Vitamin C.
• Consume vegetables (radishes and cucumbers), fruits (watermelon) and cereals regularly.

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