are kidney stones a disease
Kidney Stones - A Patient Guide. More than 1 million Americans will get a kidney stone this year and the number is rising. In 1980, about 3 in every 100 people got a stone at some point in their life. In 1994, that number rose to about 5 in every 100 people. By 2010, almost 9 in 100 people were expected to get a stone in their lifetime. 1 People with gout are at risk for uric acid stones.  Cystine kidney stones are rare compared to the other types of kidney stones because they are caused by an inherited disease called cystinuria. Most people with this condition are diagnosed at a young age and will be treated for this throughout their lifetime. Kidney stones form in your kidneys. As stones move into your ureters — the thin tubes that allow urine to pass from your kidneys to your bladder — signs and symptoms can result. Signs and symptoms of kidney stones can include severe pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills and blood in your urine. Calcium stones. Most kidney stones are calcium stones, usually in the form of calcium oxalate. Oxalate is a naturally occurring substance found in food. Some fruits and vegetables, as well as nuts and chocolate, have high oxalate levels. Your liver also produces oxalate. 1 A diet high in protein can contribute to the amount of uric acid in the body. People with gout are at risk for uric acid stones.  Cystine kidney stones are rare compared to the other types of kidney stones because they are caused by an inherited disease called cystinuria. Kidneys that don't work well for longer than 3 months is called chronic kidney disease (CKD). It's dangerous, because you may not have any symptoms until a lot of damage, that often can't be repaired, has happened. If you have symptoms, call your doctor. Taking care of kidney stones early can prevent serious complications, such as chronic kidney disease or, in extreme cases, renal failure that would require dialysis or a kidney transplant to replace the function of the kidneys. Uric acid kidney stones are formed due to too much uric acid in the urine and is more common in men. A diet high in protein can contribute to the amount of uric acid in the body. People with gout are at risk for uric acid stones. Understanding Kidney Disease -- the Basics. The kidneys are two organs located in your midsection on either side of your spine in the middle of your back, just above the waist. They clean your blood, keep the balance of salt and minerals in your blood, and help control blood pressure. When your kidneys are damaged, waste products and fluid can build up in your body, causing swelling in your ankles, vomiting, weakness, poor sleep, and shortness of breath. If you don't treat them, diseased kidneys may eventually stop working completely. Kidney Stones and Chronic Kidney Disease. Kidney stones are a formation of hardened minerals in the kidneys or urinary system. In most cases, kidney stones are formed because of a decrease in urine volume or increase in the minerals that form the stones in the urine.
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