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Why are men prone to having kidney stones than women?
Why are men more prone to having kidney stones than women? What can an individual do to lower the risk of developing kidney stones? How can you as the medical assistant support the individual experiencing kidney stones?
How are kidney stones formed?
Kidney stones are hard crystal-like structures that are formed in the kidneys from chemical elements in urine. More men are affected by kidney stones than women.
How many American men will eventually develop kidney stones?
About 12% of American men will develop kidney stones during their lifetimes.
What are the demographics of kidney stones?
Kidney stones are most common among male Caucasians over the age of 30, people who have previously had kidney stones, and relatives of kidney stone patients.
Do only guys get kidney stones?
No, women can also get kidney stones. Kidney stones are caused by a poor diet consisting of a high quantity of sodium consumed.
How to Prevent Kidney Stones ?
Having and passing a kidney stone can be an extremely unhealthy and painful process for a man. Luckily, kidney stones are completely preventable for men. One of the best ways to prevent kidney stones is to follow a healthy and balanced diet. Foods that are high in calcium and protein have been shown to increase the risks of kidney stones. On the other hand, cranberries and prunes have been shown to reduce the risk of kidney stones.
How often can you get kidney stones?
There isn't a certain amount of times that you will get kidney stones. something that you need to ask your self is are you at risk for them?Do you have family history of kidney stones ? Are you between 20 and 40 years? are you taking certain medicines such as diuretics (water tablets), antacids and thyroid medications? do you have only one kidney, or an abnormally shaped kidney?do you eat a diet high in protein ?are you being regularly dehydrated ? do you have very poor mobility (eg, being confined to bed) do you have a disease of the small intestine or a small intestinal bypass? Men are more prone than women, and around half of all people who have previously had a kidney stone will develop another one within five years.
What is a calcium solid found in the kidney called?
A kidney stone. There are different types of kidney stones. The exact cause depends on the type of stone.Calcium stones are most common. They occur more often in men than in women, and usually appear between ages 20 - 30. They are likely to come back. Calcium can combine with other substances, such as oxalate (the most common substance), phosphate, or carbonate to form the stone. Oxalate is present in certain foods. Diseases of the small intestine increase the risk of forming calcium oxalate stones.
Could a man endure childbirth?
Men endure conditions, like kidney stones, that many women with children have assured me are more painful than childbirth.
Dealing With A Kidney Stone?
Kidney stones are painful and affect men and women of all ages. There are things you can do to get rid of kidney stones, and tips on how to tell if you have a kidney stone. The first thing you will notice if you have kidney stones is the pain! The pain is excruciating, and is located in either the right or left side of the abdomen, or in the lower back. As the stone moves through the day, the pain will likely move with it. This is because the stone is being carried by the kidneys through the urinary tract. The stone only has one way to get out of the body and that is through the urethra when you urinate. If the stones are large and cannot be passed, they will need to be broken up by a procedure known as lithotripsy. The stone will be crushed into smaller stones that can be passed when you urinate. Another sign of kidney stones is nausea and sometimes vomiting. The pain from the stones is so intense that it makes people who have them sick. The nausea will usually go away when the pain is relieved. Pain relief can come in the form of an IV medication, or through a pill that is taken. Larger stones will cause more pain, and people will need more medication to be relieved of the pain. Blood in the urine is another sign of kidney stones. It is also a sign of a kidney or urinary tract infection, so if you see blood in the urine, you need to go to the doctor. Women who are pregnant need to seek medical attention if they see blood more so than men. Treatment of kidney stones sometimes means you will just have to be patient and let them pass on their own. This can be painful, but is often the best way to get rid of them. Drinking plenty of water through the day will help to flush out the system. Cranberry juice is also good for getting rid of the bacteria that is in the kidneys and urinary system. If necessary, the doctor may order some type of surgery to remove the stones if there are numerous ones in the body.
Are kidney stones worse for men or women?
Kidney stones pass through the ureter (tube from the kidney to the bladder) which is the same diameter and length in men as in women. The stone then has to pass from the bladder through the urethra. This can be harder for a man because, though they are the same diameter, a man's urethra is about 8 inches long (average) whereas a woman's is 2 inches. So it takes longer for the stone to travel out of the body for a man.
How old are you when you get kidney stones?
Average age is mid 30's or so, but it can happen to people as young as their early twenties... suffered for years with kidney stones since I was 22, and I still have some to this day. No real medical reason, I was told, I'm just a stone former. Happens more often to men than women.
