Symptoms Of Kidney Stones In Women

Kidney stones are also known as urinary tract stones or Nephrolithiasis. In the olden days, it was a common thought that kidney stones primarily occurred in men. Now, however, the prevalence of kidney stones in women is increasing. Kidney stones are tiny, hard-crystallized masses that form when the salts and minerals in the urine solidify within the kidney. In some cases, these stones are so tiny that they can pass through the urethra and out of the body. In most cases, they either build up inside the kidneys or else get stuck in the urethra. This leads to infection and great discomfort. In some cases, the kidneys can become permanently damaged. The primary cause of kidney stones is chronic bacterial infection of the urinary tract. However, other contributing causes could be problems in diet (high calories, low proteins, minerals, and vitamins), consumption of alcohol, excessive intake of Vitamins C and D, blockage in the urinary tract, metabolic disturbances, reduced intake of water, and certain medication like diuretics. Many women take calcium supplements, and this is also a leading cause of kidney stones in women. Read on to know the symptoms of kidney stones in women

 

 

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