Kidney stones are a common urinary disease that can cause a wide range of symptoms. According to a study by MSc. Nguyen Truong Hoan from the Department of Urology at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, approximately 1-13% of the world’s population has kidney stones, with 2-12% of the Vietnamese population affected.
Treatment for kidney stones varies depending on several factors, including size, location, and complexity. Small stones of 4-6 mm can often be dissolved and shrunk with medication and increased water intake to facilitate their excretion through urine. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive method that uses shockwave energy to break up kidney stones, while percutaneous and endoscopic lithotripsy are minimally invasive methods that involve inserting a laser device to crush and remove stones.
In some cases, open surgery may be necessary for larger or more complicated stones. However, this method is highly invasive and carries risks of complications, so it is not always the preferred option. After treatment, patients are advised to make lifestyle changes such as drinking plenty of water, limiting certain foods and substances, exercising regularly, and having regular check-ups to detect any recurrent stones early on.
Symptoms like severe back pain, hematuria (blood in the urine), recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), painful urination, cloudy or dark urine, fever or chills can indicate that someone may have kidney stones or other UTIs. It is important to seek medical attention promptly if experiencing any of these symptoms to prevent complications and preserve kidney function.
Overall, it is crucial to seek medical attention promptly if you suspect you have kidney stones or other UTIs. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent dangerous complications and preserve kidney function.
People experiencing symptoms like severe back pain should seek medical attention promptly as they may be at risk of urinary tract diseases like kidney stones.
Kidney stones are a common condition that affect many people worldwide. A study by Msc Nguyen Truong Hoan from Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City showed that 1-13% of the world population has kidney stones with 2-12% affecting the Vietnamese population.
Treatment for kidney stones depends on various factors such as size location complexity among others.
Small stones measuring between 4-6mm can be dissolved using medication and increased water intake which will facilitate their excretion through urine.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive method that breaks up kidney stones using shockwave energy while percutaneous endoscopic lithotripsy (PEL) involves inserting a laser device to crush stone fragments into smaller pieces before being removed through natural body processes.