1 / 8

What are the 4 types of kidney stones?

Facing kidney stone problems, consulting with Sri Ramakrishna Hospital in Coimbatore is an excellent choice. Their team of urologists and nephrologists is well-equipped to provide expert care and a range of treatment options, including state-of-the-art procedures for kidney stone management. Seeking assistance from a reputable healthcare institution like Sri Ramakrishna Hospital ensures you receive the best possible care to address kidney stone issues and prevent future occurrences.

Ahjay
Download Presentation

What are the 4 types of kidney stones?

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. What are the 4 types of kidney stones?

  2. What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are solid deposits in the kidneys, causing symptoms when they block the urinary tract. Understanding kidney stones is vital, and seeking care at kidney stone hospital in Coimbatore is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.

  3. 1. Calcium Oxalate Stones These are the most common type, forming when calcium combines with oxalate in the urine. High oxalate levels in food can contribute to their development.

  4. 2. Uric Acid Stones Uric acid stones develop when there's an excess of uric acid in the urine, often associated with conditions like gout and a high-purine diet.

  5. 3. Struvite Stones Struvite stones are typically caused by urinary tract infections (UTIs) and can grow quickly. They often require surgical removal.

  6. 4. Cystine Stones Cystine stones are rare and hereditary, resulting from the excess excretion of the amino acid cystine into the urine.

  7. Diagnosis and Treatment Discuss with Kidney Stone Doctor in Coimbatore common methods, including imaging and urine analysis. Treatment options vary but may include hydration, pain management, medical procedures changes. diagnostic and dietary

  8. Location 395, Sarojini Naidu Rd, New Siddhapudur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641044. Email info@sriramakrishnahospital.com Website www.sriramakrishnahospital.com Phone Number +91 7970 108 108

More Related