Understanding Kidney Stones
Renal calculi, often known as kidney stones, are stones that occur inside one or both of your kidneys. Extra salts and minerals in your urine build up in your kidneys, causing them to develop.Causes of Kidney Stones
- Insufficient intake of liquids
- Dehydration
- Persistent diarrhea and stools that are watery
- Increased salt consumption
- Conditions of the Bowel
- Excessive weight
- Medicines like Potassium-sparing diuretics, for example (water pills)
- Supplements containing Vitamin C and Vitamin D
Surgical Options
The treatment will be tailored to the size of the stones by your doctor.Non-Surgical Options
For the stones that are small in size (less than 5 mm in diameter), the doctor may suggest :