How are blood tests used to diagnose kidney stones?
Blood tests can detect if you have excess calcium or uric acid in blood. This is usually an indicator that one may have kidney stones.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
No, tomatoes do not cause kidney stones.
Yes, to confirm get a KFT test and CT scan done.
A crystal test is a part of microscopic examination of urine sample. This tests helps detecting kidney stones.
One can increase water intake along with lemon juice. You are recommended to drink 12 glasses of water in a day to speed up the stone passing process. However, if your stone size is more than 7mm then you may need surgical intervention.
The best mode of treatment for big sized kidney stones (7mm and more) is lithotripsy. Other treatments may include drinking 12 glasses of water so that small sized kidney stones can pass via urine.
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