Kidney stones often go undetected for a long time. However, you can find out in this article which symptoms can be an indication of the disease.
About five percent of Germans suffer from kidney stones. These are compact deposits made up of small crystals. Normally, these are excreted through the kidneys every day and dissolved in the urine. However, when there are too many crystals in too little urine, kidney stones (or urolithiasis) develop. They can go unnoticed for a long time.
24vita.de reveals which symptoms and signs can indicate the condition.
Doctors distinguish between four different types of kidney stones. Most kidney stones (70 percent) are so-called calcium oxalate stones, which form as a result of the metabolism-related excessive excretion of calcium and oxalate in the urine. Uric acid stones account for another ten percent of kidney stones. They develop primarily as a result of diet. Excessive intake of animal protein and alcohol, as well as fasting, lead to this type of kidney stone. Urinary tract infections can in turn lead to so-called calcium phosphate stones. Cystine stones are the rarest. They are caused by congenital metabolic disorders.
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