Proper hydration is a key preventive measure. You should be drinking enough water to pass about 2.6 quarts of urine each day. Increasing the amount of urine, your pass helps flush the kidneys. You can substitute ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, and fruit juice for water to help you increase your fluid intake. If the stones […]

In the previous blog, we talked about the treatment for small stones. In this blog, we shall know about large stones treatment. Sound waves. For certain kidney stones— depending on size and location— your doctor may recommend a procedure called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Surgery. A procedure called percutaneous nephrolithotomy involves surgically removing a […]

Diagnosis Blood testing. Blood tests may reveal too much calcium or uric acid in your blood. Blood test results help monitor the health of your kidney. Urine testing. The 24-hour urine collection test may show that you’re excreting too many stone-forming minerals or too few stone-preventing substances. Imaging. Imaging tests may show kidney stones in […]

Causes Kidney stones often have no definite cause, although several factors may increase your risk. Kidney stones form when your urine contains more crystal-forming substances than the fluid in your urine can dilute. At the same time, your urine may lack substances that prevent crystals from sticking together, forming stones. Risk factors Family or personal […]

Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Kidney stones usually originate in your kidneys. However, they can develop anywhere along your urinary tract: kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Types of kidney stones Kidney stones have different sizes, shapes and colors. Some are like grains of sand, while […]

Diagnosis Your doctor can confirm the diagnosis by conducting one or more of the following tests: Lactose tolerance test. The lactose tolerance test measures your body’s reaction to a liquid that contains high levels of lactose. Two hours after drinking the liquid, you’ll undergo blood tests to measure the amount of glucose in your bloodstream. […]

Lactose intolerance occurs when your small intestine doesn’t produce enough enzyme (lactase) to digest milk sugar (lactose). If you’re lactase deficient, lactose in your food moves into the colon instead of being processed and absorbed. In the colon, normal bacteria interact with undigested lactose, causing the signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance. There are three […]

Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose, the main carbohydrate in dairy products. People with lactose intolerance don’t make enough of the enzyme lactase, which is needed to digest lactose. Without sufficient lactase, lactose moves through your gut undigested and causes digestive symptoms. What are the symptoms of Lactose […]

How is Hematuria diagnosed? ⦁ Physical exam. which includes a discussion of your medical history. ⦁ Urine tests. Even if your bleeding was discovered through urine testing, you’re likely to have another test to see if your urine still contains red blood cells. A urinalysis can also check for a urinary tract infection or the […]

Urinary tract infections. These occur when bacteria enter your body through the urethra and multiply in your bladder. Symptoms can include a persistent urge to urinate, pain and burning with urination. Kidney infections. These can occur when bacteria enter your kidneys from your bloodstream. A bladder or kidney stone.  The stones are generally painless, so […]