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Here is presented information about Kidney
Stones, its causes and symptoms.
Kidney Stones Information
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits of mineral and
acid salts on the inner walls of the kidneys. A common disorder in the
present times, such stones are usually formed from the chemicals found
in the urine, such as uric acid, phosphorus, calcium and oxalic acid.
Right from the size of grit, sand particles and gravel-like obstructions
to a bird's egg, kidney stones vary in their shape and volume. The
ailment is also known as renal calculi and causes pain in side or back,
just below the ribs. To know more about the causes and symptoms of
kidney stones, go through the following lines.
Causes Of Kidney Stones
- Improper metabolism
- Heavy perspiration
- Insufficient intake of fluids
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Wrong diet
- Excess intake of acid-forming foods
- White flour and sugar products
- Excessive intake of meat
- Too much consumption of tea/coffee
- High intake condiments and spices
- Excessive consumption of rich foods
- Overeating
- Lack of vitamin A
- Excessive intake of vitamin D
- Hereditary factors
Symptoms Of Kidney Stones
- Pain in the groin and thighs
- Frequent desire to urinate
- Painful urination
- Scanty urination
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating and chills
- Passing blood with urine
- Pain in the side and back, below the ribs
- Fluctuations in pain intensity, with periods of pain lasting from
20 to 60 minutes
- Bloody, cloudy or foul-smelling urine
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