It is imperative that we know a lot of information
on
kidney stones, how it comes to be, what are the
causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. The
stones are the build up of minerals and crystals
that have separated from the urine within the
urinary tract. Kidney stones have different types
and one of them is the uric acid. Uric acid are one
of the less common types of kidney stones, and
develop due to high levels of uric acid in the body.
Uric acid accrue as cells break apart and is caused
by eating certain foods containing high levels of
purines, such as beans, peas and animal liver.
Normally the acid should be passed out of the body
through the urine.
Consuming high amounts of purine rich foods, such
as some seafood and animal organs may increase the
risk of developing the stones. Other factors such as
diabetes and gout can also lead to the formation of
kidney stones as they hinder the process of taking
out uric acids from the system and contribute to its
formation.
In a lot of cases there are no early warning
signs of a kidney stone. Once the stone leaves the
kidney and begins to make its way through the ureter
to reach the bladder, a sharp cramping pain will
suddenly occur in the lower back.
Most kidney stones pass without any painful
occurrences. But for those that are causing extreme
pain or blood in the urine, x-rays and ultrasounds
can often tell specifically the location of the
stone for better and proper treatment.
Once the stone has passed or removed, the doctor
will still perform tests in order to determine its
composition. For uric acid stones, medication is
necessarily prescribed or a change in diet is in
order. Foods like meat, fish or poultry are
suggestively decreased.
Regular milk and yogurt consumption can help
lower uric acid levels in the body in order to avoid
the formation of those stones. Stay hydrated in
order to keep your urine diluted and prevent the
various minerals from becoming too concentrated in
your kidneys. Drinking plenty of water daily is key.
