Kidney Stones
Submitted by Ask Sylvia on 4 November, 2007 - 02:53.
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I recently read an article about Kidney stones. The case story was focused on stones that were extremely large, passed by a man that looked like small rocks.
Kidney stones are solid crystal aggregations of dissolved minerals in urine found inside the kidneys or ureters (the ducts that carry the urine from the kidneys to the bladder). These stones usually pass through the body via the urine stream, an act that can be extremely painful, especially if the kidney stones are larger than 2-3 millimeters in size.
Considering that these kidney stones are approximately twice that size, these stones must have been especially painful to pass. It is likely that these kidney stones developed as a result of the “hard water” that this man consumed over the course of his life. Hard water has a higher concentration of minerals, including calcium, which could assist in creating the stones.
There is some debate as to what is the cause of kidney stones. Originally, most scientists agreed that a diet with too much calcium was the primary cause of kidney stones. Some studies later showed that diets too low in calcium could cause kidney stones. Although the root of the physiological problem is unknown, there are some prevention strategies that one could adopt to lower the chances of kidney stones, like drinking enough water and limiting the amount of protein and sodium one consumes.
Most young people can breathe a sigh of relief; kidney stones are extremely rare in people under the age of 40.
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Sylvia this is really
going to help a lot of young people.But there must be some way to treat people above forty too.My grandfather was thought to have them when he complained of severe pain in lower abdomen but later it turned out to be a lump in the liver which was successfully removed by laparoscopy.
I really admire your helpful attitude towards the poor.
Great info
Uma
Hi Uma
Good it was the liver as I think the liver is the only organ that grows itself. Too much iron is not good for the liver.
This is a very pathetic situation. Snake bite victims develop kidney problems if proper treatment is not given on time. Rural Hospitals don't carry sufficient stocks of anti venom and the patient often after self help or home remedies don't usually seek proper treatment once they have got over the snake bite. The other problem is water quality. Water is scarce and the fluoride content high. I can write a book on this Uma.
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eat sensibly to prevent kidney stones
welcome Sylvia-a well written article,thought provoking
wishing you perfect health forever.
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Yes Padmini it is a serious problem,
thought of writing as kidney problems in our adoptive village is big due to the water and snake bites. Incidentally being in another association I worked on fund-raising projects to purchase a dialysis machine for the hospital and purchase drugs. But whatever money we were able to raise went towards drugs for patients. Most of them could not even afford their bus fare to come for treatment. SO how could they afford the many thousands required a month? We are also running a transit house so patients and accompanying helper can stay over. This too costs to upkeep.
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