Kidney stone, also known as kidney stone, is characterized by the formation of small stones inside the kidneys, canals or bladder due to low water intake or constant use of medicines, for example.
Generally, the kidney stone does not cause pain and is eliminated through the urine without the individual knowing that they have had a kidney stone. However, in some cases, the kidney stone can grow a lot and get stuck in the urinary tubes, causing severe pain in the lower back.
Renal calculus is usually not a serious condition and therefore can be treated at home with medicines such as Buscopan, water intake and a proper diet. Here's what to do to avoid another kidney stone.
How to avoid
To avoid the formation of kidney stones, it is important to follow some recommendations, such as:
- Drink lots of water, at least 2 liters per day;
- Adopt a diet with low salt and protein concentration;
- Avoid using supplements;
- Adopt healthy habits, such as exercise, so that the pressure can be controlled;
- Increase the consumption of foods that contain calcium, but with the advice of the nutritionist, since too much calcium can also cause problems in the kidneys.
It is also important to avoid the consumption of sausages, such as sausages, hams and sausages, for example, in addition to canned noodles, beer, red meat and seafood, as they can increase uric acid concentration and lead to the formation of stones. The diet for renal calculi should be low in protein and salt and rich in liquids so that it can avoid not only the formation of new stones, but also facilitate the elimination of existing stone. See how the kidney stone diet is made.
Main symptoms
The main symptoms of kidney stones are:
- Severe pain in lower back, affecting only one side or both;
- Pain radiating to the groin when urinating;
- Blood in the urine;
- Fever and chills;
- Nausea and vomiting.
Usually, these symptoms only arise when the stone is very large and can not pass through the urinary tubes so as to be eliminated in the urine. In these cases it is recommended to go to an emergency room as soon as possible to relieve the pain and start the appropriate treatment. Learn more about kidney stone signs and symptoms.
Kidney calculus in pregnancy
Kidney stones in pregnancy are uncommon but may occur due to the increased concentration of calcium and other substances in the urine that can lead to kidney stones.
However, treatment for renal calculus in pregnancy should only be done with the use of medicines and fluid intake, since surgery is reserved only for the most severe cases where it is not possible to control pain or there is a kidney infection.
Treatment for kidney stones
Treatment for renal calculi should be guided by a nephrologist or a urologist and can usually be done at home when kidney stones are small and do not cause symptoms through the ingestion of diuretics, such as Furosemide, alpha blockers, like to Alfuzosin, and increased water intake.
However, in cases of acute pain by renal calculus the treatment should be done in the hospital with analgesic medicines such as tramadol, directly in the vein, antispasmodic remedies such as Buscopan, and hydration with serum for a few hours.
In the most severe cases, where the kidney stone is too large or prevents urine output, ultrasound may be used to dissolve stones or surgery for kidney stones. See more about kidney stone treatment.
