People at risk of developing kidney stones
People who have a family history of cystine stones
- People with chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease , obesity or osteoporosis, etc.
- People with high uric acid levels in their urine
- People who have certain types of bacterial infections in their urinary tract
- People who have a hormonal disorder that regulates calcium
- People who take certain medications or dietary supplements, such as steroids, vitamin C, or blood pressure medications, etc.
Diagnosis of kidney stones
- Blood tests can indicate a patient’s kidney health, which can help doctors make a diagnosis. They may also measure levels of substances that can cause kidney stones.
- Urine test to check for red blood cells in the urine.
- Ultrasound is a very safe test, but some kidney stones may not detecte by this method. Your doctor may consider using other diagnostic methods as well.
- X-ray or computerized tomography
- Kidney and urinary tract examination by dye injection involves injecting dye through a vein. It is excrete through the kidneys through urine. This method has a limitation in that it can only use in patients with kidney problems or the elderly.
How are kidney stones treat?
- Drug treatment is suitable for patients with small stones.
- External shock wave lithotripsy is the use of external shock waves to break up the stone into smaller pieces that can then pass out on their own. However, this treatment method has a low success rate in breaking up the stone.
- Endoscopic lithotripsy is a procedure. Which a camera is inserted into the kidney through a small incision in the skin to place a stone-breaking instrument directly into the kidney.
- Ureteroscopy is a procedure. Which a small camera is inserte through the ureter to break up the stones with a laser directly. It is a เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา popular method because it has a high success rate, does not leave any external wounds on the body, and does not require a long recovery time.
- Surgery involves opening the kidney and removing the stones. This is suitable for large stones. This treatment method requires a long recovery time and a large surgical wound.
Kidney Stone Prevention
- Take all medications as prescribed by your doctor.
- Drink enough clean water every day, at least 2.5 liters per day or as recommended by your doctor.
- Avoid foods high in oxalate and uric acid, such as chocolate, tea, bamboo shoots, animal organs, sardines, shrimp paste, etc.
- You should not hold your urine for long periods of time.
- Keep your weight within normal limits.
- Always observe for any unusual symptoms or color of urine. If it is cloudy, red, or contains stones, see a doctor immediately.
- Taking vitamins or supplements should always done with your doctor. Before taking them.