How are kidney stones formed?

The main cause of kidney stones is the precipitation of crystal substances in urine due to urine concentration. In addition, if there is urinary system obstruction such as ureteral stones, tumors, etc. blocking the ureter, causing the urine in the kidney to be unable to be discharged smoothly through the ureter, this situation will cause the urine flow in the kidney to slow down. In this case, it is also easy to cause crystal substances in the urine to precipitate and form kidney stones. The increase of crystal substances in urine is related to our usual drinking water, diet, living habits and certain diseases. If you suffer from hyperuricemia, uric acid stones are easy to form.

What are the symptoms of kidney stones?

The symptoms of kidney stones are directly related to the size and location of the stones, whether there is water accumulation, infection, etc. If it is a relatively small stone in the kidney, there is generally no discomfort and it is difficult to detect in the early stage. Generally, it is only during a physical examination that a relatively small stone is found through color Doppler ultrasound examination. However, if such a small stone falls into the ureter, it will cause severe pain, called renal colic pain, which usually occurs suddenly, and some are also accompanied by symptoms such as hematuria, nausea, and vomiting. If a relatively large stone causes water accumulation in the kidney, there will be soreness and dull pain in the waist. If accompanied by infection, there will also be symptoms of chills and high fever.

What department is kidney stone

Kidney stones are a common disease in urology, so if you have kidney stones, you must go to the urology department. If you suspect you have kidney stones, or find out you have kidney stones through a physical examination, you need to go to the urology department for treatment. If some primary hospitals do not have a corresponding specialist department, such as urology, you can go to the surgery department for treatment. The doctor will give you the corresponding diagnosis and treatment advice based on your condition. If kidney stones are related to systemic diseases such as hyperparathyroidism and gout, after finding out the cause in the urology department, go to the relevant department for diagnosis and treatment.