About Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits in the urinary tract. They can cause severe side/back pain, blood in urine, nausea, and urinary symptoms.
Kidney Stones symptoms
- severe flank pain
- blood in urine
- burning urination
- nausea
- vomiting
Common causes of Kidney Stones
- low water intake
- high salt diet
- family history
- urine infection
- metabolic factors
Kidney Stones treatment options
- Urgent care is needed for fever, blocked urine, severe pain, vomiting, single kidney, pregnancy, or kidney disease.
Safe home care for Kidney Stones
- drink water if not restricted
- strain urine if advised
- do not delay severe pain
Emergency signs for Kidney Stones
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Kidney Stones
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Kidney Stones.
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