"Understanding Kidney Stones: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment – Promoting Health Awareness for a Pain-Free and Healthy Urinary System"
1. What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are hard, crystalline deposits that form inside the kidneys when minerals and salts in the urine become concentrated. These stones can vary in size—from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. The condition is medically known as nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis . Common symptoms include severe pain in the back or side, nausea, vomiting, frequent urination, and sometimes blood in the urine. Factors like dehydration, excessive salt intake, and a diet high in oxalate-rich foods such as spinach or nuts can increase the risk of stone formation. Understanding how kidney stones form helps in recognizing the early signs and taking timely medical advice. 2. Causes and Prevention Several factors contribute to kidney stone formation. The most common causes include insufficient water intake , u...