Sunday, August 29, 2010

Removing Kidney Stones - Totally Safe And Successful Techniques Revealed

By Mark G. Carpenter

Those suffering from the pains of kidney stones have a strong desire to learn how to pass out the stones without complications. You will gain a better understanding of kidney stones after reading the information here. It will hopefully become easier for you to get the relief you need now.

Smaller kidney stones which are generally less than 5mm, will find their way out of the system without stress. They find their way out by flowing with the urine leaving the body, without pains to the individual.

More urine is produced when consumption of water increases. This makes the process of passing out the stones through the urine much easier. It's advisable that you drink lots of clean water.

Some stones are discovered not because of any symptoms noticed, but rather during other routine medical examinations.

The stones get formed due to the crystallization process which takes place within the kidney and the urinary tract. They get formed from the substances within the urine. They look a lot like grains of sand in size most of the times.

At certain times, kidney stones could get as large as 1/10 of an inch or they could even grow bigger. When kidney stones can be found within the urinary tract, it's referred to as Urolithiasis. Nephrolithiasis is the name given to kidney stones.

Sometimes the stones might not even cause any problems while inside the kidneys. The problem sometimes arises when they fall into the Ureter.

Inside the Ureter, they act as a dam and hinder the smooth flow of urine. The urine produced gets blocked and piles up behind the stones. This causes swelling.

When pressure mounts within the Ureter, pain begins until when the stones hopefully move down into the bladder area.

The doctor may recommend a treatment method based on the location or size of the stones. If the stone is high up in the Ureter, near the kidney and its large, Lithotripsy or shock wave therapy (ESWL) may be recommended to break the large stone into smaller fragments.

After being crushed into smaller bits, the stones find it easier to move down into the bladder. The stones break up when the urine surrounding it receives vibration from the waves created by the shock wave machine.

The above mentioned technique of breaking the stones into smaller fragments might not work when the stones are wedged nearer to the bladder. This is due to the fact that there is an absence of enough urine to produce the vibration effect required.

The treatment known as Ureteroscopy could then be performed. This can be the chosen treatment when breaking the stones through Lithotripsy isn't possible.

The Ureteroscope is the special instrument used for this procedure. This unique tool looks a lot like a long cable and it has fitted in it a tiny camera which helps the doctor have a view of the stones.

Natural treatment of this health concern is also becoming more and more popular. The treatment method focuses on breaking down the stones so they can be naturally eliminated from the system.

Infections could also arise if the stones continuously obstruct urine flow for a prolonged period of time. Getting treatment on time is therefore very important.

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