Medicana International Ankara Hospital, Department of Urology, Dr. Instructor Member Kenan Öztorun stated that the crystallization of minerals in the urine causes kidney stones, and stated that blood in the urine, increased frequency of urination, urinary tract infection and painful urination are among the symptoms of kidney stones.
According to the statement made by the hospital, Öztorun gave information about the symptoms of kidney stones, which is among the most common kidney diseases.
Pointing out that there may be pain due to the stone’s obstruction of the urinary tract, Öztorun said, “The pain is usually felt in the back, abdomen or belly region and the pain increases during urination. This pain, called ‘renal colic’, is quite severe. Blood in the urine, increased frequency of urination, urinary tract infection and painful urination are among the symptoms of kidney stones. shared his knowledge.
Examination is important for diagnosis
Emphasizing the importance of examination for the diagnosis of kidney stone disease, Öztorun used the following statements regarding the diagnosis process:
“Blood and urine tests and imaging methods are used in the process of diagnosing the disease. Ultrasonography, direct radiography and low-dose drug-free thin section tomography are the most common and important radiological imaging methods used in the diagnosis of urinary system stone disease. In some special cases, contrast imaging studies, kidney function and urine In case of doubt about canal stenosis, it may be necessary to resort to scintigraphic examinations.
The most suitable method is extracorporeal shock wave therapy.
Noting that kidney stone disease can be treated with different methods, especially extracorporeal shock wave therapy and open operations and laser application, Öztorun stated that one of the most appropriate treatment methods for stones with a diameter of less than 2 centimeters is extracorporeal shock wave therapy.
Öztorun stated that during this procedure, the kidney was not entered through any incision or hole in the skin, and said, “Extra-body shock wave therapy takes approximately 40 minutes, and its effectiveness is quite high, especially in the pediatric patient group.” made its assessment.
Closed stone surgery with laser
Noting that laser closed stone surgery is among the operations that do not require incision or drilling, Öztorun said:
“With the help of a small telescope, the urinary tract is entered and passed to the urethra and bladder. In ureteroscopic stone surgery, the stone in the urinary canal (ureter) located between the kidney and the bladder is cleaned by breaking it with laser. In closed kidney stone surgery with laser, flexible ureterorenoscope is used to remove the stone in the kidney. broken through.”
Update Date: 07 April 2023, 23:29