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PAIN IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BOTTOM, KIDNEY STONE, isn't it?

Pain in the lower abdomen is one of the symptoms felt by patients with kidney stones in the urinary tract. Kidney stones are a condition of the formation of hard material that resembles stones in the kidneys. The material comes from the remnants of substances in the blood separated by the kidneys that settle and crystallize over time.

Factors Causing Kidney Stones
1. Often hold urine for too long so that the urine becomes concentrated
2. Drink less water so that the amount of urine excreted is small
3. The concentration of salt in the urine so that the potential for stone deposits in the urinary tract
4. There are too many chemicals in the urine
5.Excess vitamin D, uric acid levels, or consuming too much calcium which is completely insoluble.

Symptoms that arise when suffering from Kidney Stones
1. If the kidney stone is still small, it usually does not cause symptoms
2. There is abdominal pain at the bottom if the stone is in the bladder
3. The presence of back pain or renal colic (severe and intermittent colic pain)
4. Nausea and vomiting
5.Stomach bloat
6.Fever
7. Shiver
8. There is blood in the urine
9. Pain in the waist, lower abdomen and groin

Kidney Stone Treatment
1.Operation is performed when the size of the kidney stone is large and obstructs the patient's urinary tract.
2. Giving pain medication
3. Drinking water according to the dose can help the flow of fluids continuously which is expected to push kidney stones by themselves.

Kidney Stone Prevention
Kidney stone disease can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
1.Drink enough water every day
2. Limiting the consumption of foods, drinks or supplements that contain substances that trigger the formation of kidney stones
3. Reduce oxalate-rich foods such as spinach, sweet potatoes, tea, chocolate and soy products
4. Choose foods that are low in salt and animal protein
5. Consuming the drugs given by the doctor

It is very important to maintain a diet so that the health of our kidneys can be maintained. If you feel the symptoms as above, then immediately consult an Urology Specialist to be given further treatment so that there is no widespread discomfort.


Source: Ministry of Health RI

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