What are the dangers of having kidney stones in women?

Bilateral kidney stones may cause urinary tract obstruction, infection, and even damage kidney function. For women, the harm of bilateral kidney stones may be particularly obvious due to different physiological structures and living habits. Urinary tract obstruction is a major potential risk of bilateral kidney stones, which may prevent urine from being discharged normally, causing severe pain, medically known as renal colic. This pain can radiate to the lower back and abdomen, making it unbearable for patients. Untreated stones are prone to induce urinary tract infections. In women, urinary tract infections are more common due to the characteristics of the urinary tract structure. Once an infection occurs, if it is not properly treated, it may further develop into severe pyelonephritis, endangering kidney health. Bilateral kidney stones may lead to chronic renal insufficiency. If it lasts for a long time, it may cause permanent kidney damage or develop into chronic kidney disease, affecting the health of the body and the quality of life.

Early detection and timely treatment are effective means to prevent the aggravation of the harm of bilateral kidney stones. The treatment method mainly depends on the size, number and composition of the stones. Drug treatment is suitable for smaller stones. The doctor may recommend the use of antispasmodics and analgesics such as indomethacin, stone removal drugs such as stone removal granules, or drugs that alkalinize urine to help dissolve stones. If the drug is ineffective, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive option for small and well-positioned stones. For larger stones or repeated ineffective treatments, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS) may be required. After surgery, maintaining good living habits such as drinking plenty of water, keeping the urinary tract open, paying attention to a balanced diet, and avoiding excessive intake of oxalate foods such as spinach and nuts can effectively prevent stone regeneration.

Early detection and timely treatment are effective means to prevent the aggravation of the harm of bilateral kidney stones. The treatment method mainly depends on the size, number and composition of the stones. Drug treatment is suitable for smaller stones. The doctor may recommend the use of antispasmodics and analgesics such as indomethacin, stone removal drugs such as stone removal granules, or drugs that alkalinize urine to help dissolve stones. If the drug is ineffective, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive option for small and well-positioned stones. For larger stones or repeated ineffective treatments, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS) may be required. After surgery, maintaining good living habits such as drinking plenty of water, keeping the urinary tract open, paying attention to a balanced diet, and avoiding excessive intake of oxalate foods such as spinach and nuts can effectively prevent stone regeneration.

In daily life, women need to pay attention to maintaining good urinary health to reduce the chance of bilateral kidney stones. The most basic preventive measure is to increase water intake and keep urine volume above 2L within 24 hours, which is an important step to help expel stones and dilute urine. Dietary adjustment is also key. Reducing the intake of foods rich in oxalate, calcium salts and protein, while increasing foods rich in fiber, can help reduce excessive crystal deposition in urine. Regular physical examinations are also an effective preventive measure that can detect early stones and their potential risks. If there is any discomfort or suspicion, you should seek medical attention immediately and confirm and treat it through imaging examinations to prevent the condition from worsening.