Causes of ureteral pelvic stones

The causes of ureteral and pelvic stones mainly include genetic factors, dietary habits, metabolic abnormalities, and environmental influences, which are usually the result of multiple factors working together. Understanding the causes can help prevent the occurrence of such diseases and provide targeted lifestyle and treatment advice for patients who already have stones.

1. Genetic factors

Kidney stones tend to cluster in families. If a direct relative has had stones, the individual's risk of developing the disease may increase. This may be related to genetic control of the metabolism of certain crystal substances in urine, such as calcium oxalate and uric acid. If there is a family history, regular physical examinations can be performed to screen for related risks, and special attention should be paid to factors in lifestyle that may induce stones.

2. Eating habits

A high-salt, high-protein, and high-sugar diet can easily increase the levels of calcium, oxalate, and uric acid in urine, increasing the risk of stone formation. Insufficient water intake leads to concentrated urine, which exacerbates stone formation. It is recommended to drink enough water on a daily basis, with 2-3 liters of urine per day being appropriate, and to minimize the intake of high-oxalate foods such as spinach and cocoa, and high-sodium foods such as pickled products to prevent further development of stones.

3 Metabolic abnormalities

Metabolic diseases are one of the important causes of kidney stones. For example, uric acid metabolism disorders can lead to uric acid crystal deposition, while hyperparathyroidism may increase the calcium content in urine and promote the formation of calcium oxalate stones. If you find frequent stone recurrence or other related symptoms, you should go to the endocrinology department to check whether there is a metabolic disease and receive treatment according to the doctor's advice, such as using uric acid-lowering drugs or supplementing potassium citrate to adjust urine composition.

4 Environmental factors

Being in a hot and dry area for a long time will increase sweating, causing urine concentration, which in turn induces stones. If the workplace is less labor-intensive or too sedentary, it will also affect the normal discharge function of the urinary tract. Ways to improve these conditions include maintaining good air circulation, exercising regularly, and drinking water regularly to try to avoid urine concentration and stagnation.

5Other pathological factors

Urinary tract infection or obstruction may also lead to poor urine discharge, providing a breeding ground for stone formation. Stones may also be associated with diseases such as gout and chronic kidney disease. For kidney stones with pathological causes, treatment of the primary disease is required, such as taking anti-infective drugs to treat urinary tract infections, surgery to correct urinary tract obstruction, or medication to relieve gout.

The causes of ureteral and pelvic stones are complex and intertwined. Clarifying the causes will help develop effective prevention and treatment plans. Regular physical examinations, healthy diet, adequate drinking of water, and moderate exercise are important measures to prevent and reduce stone formation. If you have related symptoms, you should see a doctor as soon as possible to avoid the development of the disease causing health problems.