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What is the technique of Lithotripsy?
Lithotripsy uses the technique of focused shock waves to fragment a stone in the kidney or the ureter. The patient is placed in a tub of water or in contact with a water-filled cushion, and a shock wave is created which is focused on the stone.
How sulfonamides cause kidney stone?
Sulfonamides are likely to precipitate in urine resulting in crystalluria.If the patient does not take adequate amounts of water(6-8 glasses/day) these are likely to aggregate into kidney stones
If you have a kidney stone what should you drink?
It is believed that stones may pass more quickly if the patient is encouraged to drink large amounts of water (2-3 quarts per day).
Can mineral water give you kidney stones?
Mineral water can potentially contribute to kidney stone formation due to its high mineral content, specifically calcium and magnesium. However, more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between mineral water consumption and kidney stone development. It is important to drink mineral water in moderation and consult with a healthcare provider if you have concerns about kidney stone risk.
Destruction of a kidney stone by ultrasonic waves traveling through water?
Ultrasonic waves are used to break kidney stones into smaller fragments, making them easier to pass through the urinary tract. The waves are produced by a device called a lithotripter, and are directed at the stone from outside the body while the patient is immersed in a water bath. The high-energy waves cause the stone to fragment without the need for surgery.
Can kidney stone be totally cured?
Only by taking lots of water. and avoiding food causing stone formation.
How effective is alkaline water in preventing and treating kidney stones?
Research on the effectiveness of alkaline water in preventing and treating kidney stones is limited and inconclusive. Some studies suggest that alkaline water may help reduce the risk of kidney stone formation by increasing urine pH levels, which can potentially inhibit the formation of certain types of kidney stones. However, more research is needed to fully understand the impact of alkaline water on kidney stone prevention and treatment. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet or water intake for kidney stone management.
Why a person who has had a kidney stone should drink large amounts of water to prevent another kidney stone forming?
There are higher chances of getting small crystal precipitated out of concentrated urine. You drink that extra water and urine will have less solutes per unit volume. because you will get more quantity of the diluted urine. So chances of kidney stone formation will be less.
Can mineral water cause kidney stones?
Mineral water contains minerals like calcium and magnesium, which can contribute to kidney stone formation in some people. Drinking excessive amounts of mineral water may increase the risk of developing kidney stones.
What causes pain on right side waist between the side and back. It's where u put your hand on waist but toward back?
Very likely that right side pain is from overexercising or from pulling a muscle. It could be a kidney stone, I suppose. Kidney stone pain is often accompanied by pain in the groin area, and often occurs in the morning before you get up. Drink 2 glasses of water in the morning and another 70 to 80 ounces of water during the day . . . if it is a kidney stone, this may wash it out of the kidney and ureter without a lot of pain. If it isn't a kidney stone, the water is an extremely healthful thing to do for everyone!
Can drinking lots of water help your kidney stone?
Kidney stones are jagged crystals of calcium or uric acid which form in he kidney during times of low hydration ,Therefore yes, stay hydrated.A quick note, kidney stones may also be hereditary, meaning if someone in your family has had it , there is a good chance it may be present in your genes, so drink adequate amounts of water may not help.
Does Fiji water cause kidney stone?
No unless someone besides the manufacturer tampered with it before consumption
