Urinary Stones – Causes and Effective Treatment

Urinary stones are a common condition that can affect the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra, causing severe pain and complications if not treated properly. At D. Mena Urology Care Clinic, we provide advanced diagnostic and treatment options to ensure safe and effective stone removal.

Causes of Stone Formation

🔹 Dehydration, leading to increased urine concentration and crystal formation.
🔹 A diet high in sodium or oxalates, such as salty foods and spinach.
🔹 Metabolic disorders, like excessive calcium or uric acid in the urine.
🔹 Chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) that contribute to bacterial stones.
🔹 Genetic factors or a family history of kidney stones.

Symptoms of Urinary Stones

✔ Severe pain in the sides or lower abdomen (renal colic).
✔ Blood in the urine or a noticeable change in urine color.
✔ Painful urination with frequent urges to urinate.
✔ Nausea and vomiting due to urinary tract obstruction.
✔ Fever and chills in case of associated infections.

Treatment and Stone Removal Methods

🔹 Medical and Preventive Treatment
✔ Drinking plenty of water daily to help flush out small stones.
✔ Medications to relieve pain and facilitate stone passage naturally.
✔ Dietary adjustments to reduce salt and oxalate intake.

🔹 Modern Non-Surgical Treatments
✔ Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL): A non-invasive technique that breaks large stones into small fragments, allowing them to pass naturally.
✔ Ureteroscopy: A minimally invasive procedure to remove stones stuck in the ureter without surgery.

🔹 Surgical Interventions When Necessary
✔ Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): A minimally invasive procedure to remove large kidney stones through a small incision.
✔ Open surgery: Rarely needed but used for complex or very large stones.

Preventing Stone Formation

✅ Drink 2-3 liters of water daily to keep urine diluted.
✅ Reduce consumption of salty foods and animal proteins.
✅ Increase intake of citrate-rich foods like citrus fruits.
✅ Schedule regular check-ups if you have a history of kidney stones.

📌 If you experience symptoms of urinary stones, don’t hesitate to consult a urology specialist. Book your appointment now for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment! 💙