Urolithiasis and symptoms of kidney sand
To date, there is a significant number of diseases of the genitourinary system, for which a certain set of symptoms is characteristic. But with all this, each case is strictly individual, so you need to pay special attention to the choice of special treatment in each case.
If the cause of the ailment is that the patient has sand or kidney stones, treatment should be started immediately. Therapy of such conditions should be combined - medication prescribed by a qualified specialist must necessarily be supplemented with a special diet, as well as phytotherapy methods.
Sand in the kidneys and signs of its presence in the human body
Quite often the patient does not even suspect that he has some kind of sand or kidney stones. Accordingly, the question arises, how can you determine the first symptoms of sand in the kidneys to prevent the progression of the disease? Let's figure it out.
The main signs of sand in the kidneys:
- Muddy and dark urine, sometimes with an unpleasant odor;
- Presence of aching or, conversely, sharp shooting pain.
- . Appearance of problems with urination( soreness, frequent urge to urinate).
To secondary symptoms of sand in the kidneys can be attributed:
- High temperature;
- Vomiting and nausea;
- Edema;
- Increased blood pressure;
- Weakness and sweating;
- Insomnia;
- Bloating.
This is important! The main signs of the passage of sand through the channels include sharp, cramping pain and weakness. This painful process is called renal colic, which leads to panic in the patient. The cause of renal colic is the movement of sand and small stones over the ureters, resulting in a blockage of the urinary tract.
How to determine the sand in the kidneys? Diagnostic research
This is important! In medical practice quite often there are cases when urolithiasis does not show itself for a long period of time. And only with the help of timely and accurate diagnosis is it possible to quickly and effectively identify the inflammatory process and the presence of sand in the kidneys.
Currently, there are several diagnostic methods:
- kidney ultrasound is a traditional method that allows you to instantly determine whether there are any formations in the kidneys.
- X-ray examination is a common method by which you can see anatomical changes in the genitourinary system and understand how to remove sand( stones) from the kidneys.
- The use of radioisotope nephroscintigraphy is important for patients with urolithiasis, with the help of which it is possible to establish whether there is sand in the kidneys.
- Laboratory tests of urine can tell about inflammatory processes in the kidneys, with the help of them, crystalluria and presence of impurities of salt in urine are revealed.
- Thanks to biochemical analysis of blood, it is possible to establish the presence of inflammatory processes in the kidneys;
- Excretory urography of the kidneys is used to establish the presence of sand in the kidneys at the initial stages of the disease.
Information on the treatment of
Treatment of the ICD should be directed to the fact that all the "excess" of the urinary system is removed. Qualified specialists perfectly know how to treat sand in the kidneys.
But do not forget that the large stones are removed exclusively operationally. Stones smaller in size can be removed by crushing, after which small crystals come out naturally - with urine. Small stones are to be dissolved inside the body. To date, there is a comprehensive treatment of sand in the kidneys through medications, thanks to which you can achieve good results.
Treatment of sand( stones) in the kidneys can include:
- immunostimulants;
- laser therapy;
- restorative drugs;
- diuretics;
- is an analgesic.
Information on the drugs that are used in the treatment of the ICD
This is important! Before using any medication, you should get advice from your treating specialist who has a clear idea of the clinical picture of the disease!
As a treatment for urolithiasis and complications arising on its background, as well as for the prevention of this disease, medical professionals can recommend the following homeopathic anti-inflammatory and diuretic drugs:
- Kanefron - this homeopathic remedy with kidney sand can be prescribed even to small children and pregnant women. It has a complex therapeutic effect on the organs of the genitourinary system.
- Cyston. This drug with sand and stones can be used as an anti-inflammatory and diuretic. This tool allows you to reduce the content of oxalic acid and calcium in the urine.
- Phytolysin. This product is available in the form of a paste that has not only analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, but also has an excellent antiseptic and antispasmodic effect. That is why Phytolysin is prescribed for both treatment and prevention of ICD.
Risks to be considered
The universal remedy for excretion of sand from the kidneys does not yet exist. Before you start removing sand from the kidneys, you need to be sure that there are no stones-if they block the ducts, urgent surgical intervention is necessary.
If diagnostic measures have confirmed that there are no concrements, but there are cloudy formations, it is necessary to find out their chemical composition( from which crystals sand consists), since phosphates, urates and oxalates require different approaches to treatment.
In conclusion, it is necessary to add that there are no universal methods for removing crystals from the kidneys, this is due to the fact that the organism of each individual person is strictly individual - someone is helped by some drugs, and other methods will be effective for other patients. That is why it is strongly advised not to engage in self-medication and take medications that you have been advised acquainted.
The best way to fight sand in the kidneys is to consult a qualified doctor. Be healthy!
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