How are renal stones occur?
Renal stones occur due to eating food which are too sugary or salty. They may even occur due to drinking too lil water.
Last updated on 18 Jul 2023
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.
Yes, kidney function test can indicate kidney stones and kidney diseases. However, a CT scan or ultrasound can confirm the kidney stones.
Yes, urine samples can detect high levels of minerals that form kidney stones. Not only this, but urine along with blood samples can also help doctors find out the type of kidney stone you have.
Foods high in purines are not good for kidney stones. Hence, one should avoid red meats and organ meats to manage kidney stones better.
Trace usually means very small amount of blood.
Urine Routine, Urine R/M, Urine Examination
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