Kidney Stones: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments
Our kidneys are functioned in such a way that they filter out waste from our blood that helps in formation of urine, but sometimes salts and other minerals in urine stick together to form kidney stones. These stones usually consist of calcium oxalate and several other compounds. The size of these stones can range from the size of a sugar crystal to a ping pong ball and are rarely noticed unless they cause a blockage. The blockage further can lead to intense pain if they break loose and push into the ureters, as they leave your body. The diagnosis of kidney stones may require a CT scan, X-rays, ultrasound, and urinalysis, moreover, blood tests can help look for high levels of minerals indicating their involvement in forming kidney stones. Causes The leading most known cause of kidney stones is the lack of water in the body. Individuals who drink less amount of water are more susceptible to forming stones in their kidney. That is why it is recommended to at least drink 10 g...