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Practical articles for understanding and caring for your urinary health.
70% of the body is made up of water, which is why it is vital and indispensable for human beings. Water helps eliminate toxins and transport vitamins and minerals.
A stoma is an artificial opening created in the body to allow the passage of urine or feces…
Depending on the size, location, and cause of a kidney stone, your doctor may recommend waiting 4 to 6 weeks for you to pass the kidney stone on your own. After this time, if you haven't passed it, your doctor may recommend an intervention. In most cases, the stone is passed within 15 days.
15% of the Spanish population suffers from renal colic caused by kidney stones. The age range between 30 and 50 is the most susceptible.
Depending on the size, type, location, and cause of a kidney stone, your doctor may recommend waiting for it to pass naturally to avoid surgery. This process can take 4 to 6 weeks.
If you have had kidney stones, there is an 80% chance of recurrence within the next 10 years. To prevent this, it is highly recommended to follow a personalized diet, as this will vary depending on the type of stone you have had, among other factors.
Renal colic is an episode that causes very intense and acute pain in the inner and lateral part of the back, which can radiate to the abdomen and groin. You may also experience burning when urinating and blood in the urine (you will see that it comes out pink).
Your medical history, physical exam, and laboratory or imaging tests are used to determine if you have kidney stones.
