this kidney stoness, better known as kidney stoneswhich is more common in summer: Up to 40% more High temperature and high temperature have a lot to do with them appearance Therefore, they are more frequent this time of year.
as explained by Dr. José Ángel Gómez Pascual, Head of the Urology Department, Keron Salud Hospital, Malaguea, “The most common kidney stones are caused by a buildup of calcium, other minerals, and salts in the kidneys or urinary tract.
So, “as the temperature rises, we sweat more, which causes water loss in the body, which leads to higher concentrations of these substances, which increase the risk of kidney stones,” he added.
The solution therefore lies fundamentally in hydration: “The massive loss of fluid must be compensated by the intake of water, which is essential for the elimination of all substances through urine, also in the case of stone formation”.
Therefore, it is important to drink fluids, especially water. “Prevention through hydration is paramount, and not only in summer, although the problem is more common in summer for obvious reasons related to temperature.” Assures Doctor.
Calcium stones, uric acid stones and infection
A Insufficient or insufficient hydration It is the most common cause of various stones or urolithiasis. Among these, the most prominent are: calcium stones, uric acid stones and stones caused by infections”, explains the doctor, emphasizing that these stones come in different sizes: from a grain of sand to a rather large stone.
In fact, as explained in this Video Pharmacist Boticaria García,”kidney stones can become like golf balls“.
As for how to get them out, Dr. Gomez says, “They can be excreted naturally in the urine with the simple suggestion of drinking plenty of water; but they can also stay in the kidneys or spread through the gut.” block the urethra and cause painful renal colic. The most common symptoms of kidney stonesbecause it’s a sudden, sudden, sharp pain,” explained the professional.
Other times, kidney stones can be discovered incidentally through radiology tests or urinary tract sepsis, he added. An infection that causes pain, discomfort, and fever. If kidney stones do not pass through urine on their own, urologists have specialized techniques to remove them, and lithotripsy is the treatment of choice.