Some possible factors that trigger kidney stones include insufficient intake of water, exercise (too much or too little), obesity, weight loss surgery, or consuming a diet high in salt or sugar....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Infections and family history might also be part of the causes in some people. Consuming excess fructose is linked to an increased risk of developing a kidney stone.
Symptoms
A kidney stone might be present in your kidney for years and not notice it. But, when it starts to move or becomes extremely big, you may start noticing some symptoms. Symptoms of a kidney stone include:
• Feeling some discomfort in your lower back or side of your body. This discomfort can begin as a dull ache. This symptom can become serious and result in emergency health care services.
• Suffering from nausea and/or vomiting with the pain.
• Blood present in your urine.
• Feeling some discomfort when urinating.
• Being unable to urinate.
• Feeling the urge to urinate more frequently.
• Fever or chills.
• Your urine smells bad or looks foamy.
Smaller kidney stones may not trigger discomfort or other symptoms. These “silent stones” depart from your body through your urine.
