Complications:
The complications of Kidney stones are as follows;
- recurring kidney stones, since people who have had kidney stones at least once, have 80 % chance of getting them again.
- obstruction or blockage in the urinary tract
- kidney failure
- sepsis, which can occur after the treatment of a large kidney stone
- an injury to the ureter while undergoing a surgery for the removal of the kidney stone
- urinary tract infection
- severe pain
- heavy bleeding during kidney stones operation
Risk factors:
Some people are at a higher risk of developing kidney stones. They include:
- people who do not drink enough water everyday (around 8 glasses per day)
- people with a family history of kidney stones
- people bed-bound due to illness
- people who lead a sedentary lifestyle
- people suffering from obesity
- people suffering from frequent urinary and kidney infections
- people who eat a high-protein diet and low-fibre diet
- people who consume of excessive sodium (salt)
- People with active medical conditions such as Crohn’s disease , gout, renal tubular acidosis, hyperparathyroidism, medullary sponge kidney, type 2 diabetes, and Dent’s disease
- people who excessively consume supplements such as calcium and vitamin C
