Disease: Kidney Stones

    Kidney stone facts
    • A kidney stone is a hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract.
    • Nephrolithiasis is the medical term for kidney stones.
    • Symptoms of a kidney stone include flank pain (the pain can be quite severe) and blood in the urine (hematuria).
    • Kidney stones form when there is a decrease in urine volume and/or an excess of stone-forming substances in the urine.
    • Dehydration is a major risk factor for kidney stone formation.
    • People with certain medical conditions, such as gout, and those who take certain medications or supplements are at risk for kidney stones.
    • Diet and hereditary factors are also related to stone formation.
    • Diagnosis of kidney stones is best accomplished using an ultrasound, IVP, or a CT scan.
    • Most kidney stones will pass through the ureter to the bladder on their own with time.
    • Treatment includes pain-control medications and, in some cases, medications to facilitate the passage of urine.
    • If needed, lithotripsy or surgical techniques may be used for stones which do not pass through the ureter to the bladder on their own.

      Source: http://www.rxlist.com

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