{"id":2491,"date":"2016-10-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/es.prepreblogwp.inditex.inithealth.com\/?p=2491"},"modified":"2016-10-27T08:40:08","modified_gmt":"2016-10-27T06:40:08","slug":"what-is-renal-colic-and-what-causes-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/es.preblogwp.inditex.inithealth.com\/en\/2016\/10\/26\/what-is-renal-colic-and-what-causes-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is renal colic and what causes it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"western\">A blockage in the urinary tract can be painful, but it can be prevented and treated<\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Renal colic<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is caused by <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>deposits<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> of minerals that build up in the urinary tract. Kidney stones consist of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>crystallised <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">chemicals that form a tiny <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>stone<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. If the stone grows too big, it may <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>lodge<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> in the urinary tract and interfere with the flow of urine, causing a very painful blockage. This process is known as <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>colic<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>What causes kidney stones to form?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The kidneys continuously filter the blood, which contains numerous<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b> mineral salts<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. These mineral salts are diluted in urine, but in high concentrations they <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>solidify<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> into crystals. These crystals are usually very small and are flushed out easily, but they can aggregate to form a larger stone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Approximately <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>70%<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> of these crystals is made up of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>calcium<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, phosphate and oxalate. There is also a high percentage of uric acid. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Some situations increase the risk of stone formation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Long periods of immobility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Excess calcium and vitamin D intake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Some drugs, such as lithium.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A very high protein diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Serious muscle injury.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Repeated urinary infections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Diseases such as gout, ulcerative colitis, Crohn\u2019s disease and kidney disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Low water intake.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>What are the symptoms of renal colic?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Small stones may be asymptomatic, but if the stone is larger, frequent symptoms are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Severe, continuous and sudden pain that starts in the lumbar region which may radiate to the groin and genital region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Very frequent urination with very little urine, sometimes with intense pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Nausea, vomiting, sweating and high temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>What is the treatment?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ask your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. Most kidney stones pass spontaneously. The best strategy is to take <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>pain medications<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>anti-inflammatory<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> drugs and wait. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>How can I stop it from happening again?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">You can prevent more stones from appearing by following these guidelines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Drink from <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>1.5 to 2 litres<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> of water every day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Watch your calcium and protein intake. They are an essential part of your diet, but as part of a healthy, balanced diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Avoid too much salt and reduce your intake of processed foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Keep your blood pressure under control. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A blockage in the urinary tract can be painful, but it can be prevented and treated Renal colic is caused by deposits of minerals that build up in the urinary tract. Kidney stones consist of crystallised chemicals that form a tiny stone. If the stone grows too big, it may lodge in the urinary tract and interfere with the flow of urine, causing a very painful blockage. This process is known as colic. What causes kidney stones to form? The kidneys continuously filter the blood, which contains numerous mineral salts. These mineral salts are diluted in urine, but in high concentrations they solidify into crystals. These crystals are usually very small and are flushed out easily, but they can aggregate to form a larger stone. Approximately 70% of these crystals is made up of calcium, phosphate and oxalate. 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