Kidney stones, locally known as bato sa kidney are the hard deposits formed in a part of a kidney called the renal pelvis. These tiny crystals are formed from the chemicals in the urine that vary in size.
Medically reviewed by Elfred Landas, MD · General Practitioner · Maxicare Primary Care Center
Kidney stones, locally known as bato sa kidney are the hard deposits formed in a part of a kidney called the renal pelvis. These tiny crystals are formed from the chemicals in the urine that vary in size.
Some small stones can travel through the bladder and exit the body through urine after a few days or weeks, while medium-sized stones may take time to pass through but can be relieved through medications. However, larger stones may get stuck in the renal pelvis as they travel through the bladder, causing severe symptoms.
Having kidney stones is common, that it may reoccur after a few years, even to those who get treated. People at any age can be affected by kidney stones, but those ages 40 to 60 are most prone to have a formation of kidney stones.
There are four different types of kidney stone, such as the following:
The following are some of the causes and risk factors that may increase the chance of kidney stones formation:
Small kidney stones barely show any symptoms. However, when large kidney stones start to block the renal pelvis through the ureter, some of the main symptoms may manifest, include the following:
Complications from kidney stones are rare to occur if given early treatment. However, if left untreated, it can lead to other severe health issues, including kidney disease, hematuria or blood in the urine, urinary tract infection, and kidney failure.
Treatments for kidney stones or bato sa kidney vary depending on the sizes, as follows:
Small stones:
Large stones:
Kidney stones or bato sa kidney is a common condition for all people at any age. After all, small stones exit on their own after a few weeks through urine.
You can prevent kidney stones by following some steps and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
However, some large kidney stones formed in the renal pelvis may block the ureter, causing severe symptoms like blood in the urine and other complications if not treated early.
If you suspect that you might have this condition, consult your doctor as soon as possible.
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