Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The Symptoms and Warning Signs of Kidney Stones

By Jenny Morrison


Kidney stones are a health problem that affects many people, and they can be quite painful. The symptoms of kidney stones can vary quite a bit from one person to the next, as there are several different types of stones and some cases are more severe than others. If you suspect that you have any symptoms of kidney stones, such as the ones we'll be covering in this article, you should consult with your doctor to find out what's going on.

The most telltale, and commonly known, symptom is intense pain in certain areas. The nature of it is much like an attack because it occurs very quickly and is sharp. Common areas to feel it include the groin area or lower back region or even abdomen. A lot of sufferers claim the pain that can occur out of the blue is the worst pain they have endured. You should always seek medical attention because this kind of pain is obviously unusual and serious. The obvious approach is pain management and talking with your doctor to figure out why the stones formed.

Blood in the urine is a symptom that sometimes occurs with kidney stones. Any noticeable change in the color of urine should be looked into. Another sign to look out for is if urine has an orange or bright yellow color, as this suggests that you're dehydrated, which is often associated with kidney stones. However, if you notice blood in the urine, this should be checked out as soon as possible. Aside from blood or an unusual color of the urine, you may also have painful symptoms that accompany this. The sooner your condition is diagnosed, the sooner you can begin treating it.

Persistent lower back pain is another possible symptom of kidney stones. Of course, this can be tricky to diagnose, as back pain is an extremely common symptom and doesn't necessarily mean kidney stones. Therefore, if back pain is something you've had before, you may have trouble noticing that kidney stones are now causing it. For one thing, this kind of back pain has nothing to do with exercise or muscular effort. So if you have regular back pain, you shouldn't just take pain killers but have it checked out. When you have kidney stones, it's likely you'll also have other symptoms as well.

If these symptoms persist or get worse, you should seek medical advice.

We've looked at some of the symptoms of kidney stones, though, as we've seen, this condition can manifest in a variety of ways. Many people have smaller kidney stones that produce very minor symptoms, or in some cases none at all. Yet if they persist or become larger, they can present a painful problem that must be addressed. It's often possible to prevent kidney stones from returning by making long term changes in how you eat, how much water you drink and the amount of exercise you get.

Now that you know a bit more about cystic kidney disease, you can easily see the important part it plays. But it really can easily go far beyond the obvious since it is tough to know all about what is possible. That is what usually can cause certain issues to come into play. You have read the three points we have discussed, and it of course is prudent that you investigate further. That is just one of the great things about the net - there is plenty of information out there. However, you need to do responsible research on anything. Not all content is created equal, and knowing your sources in terms of reliability and credibility is very important.




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