How to Effectively Cure Kidney Stones? – Jakarta – Kidney stones are a kidney disease that should not be underestimated. If left without treatment, kidney stones can have serious consequences, for example permanent kidney damage.
Although the data has not been updated, according to the 201 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes), the prevalence of kidney stones is 0.6 percent or 6 per 1000 population. The number is relatively small, but of course you should not ignore this disease.
So, for those who suffer from kidney stones, what is an effective way to cure this disease?
How to Treat Kidney Stones
Basically, how to treat kidney stones depends on the type of stone and its cause. Small kidney stones with minimal symptoms generally do not require invasive treatment. Usually the doctor will recommend that the sufferer:
- Increase your intake of body fluids . Drink 1.8 to 3.6 liters per day to dilute urine, thereby preventing stone formation. Follow your doctor’s advice regarding how much fluid you need to consume.
- Pain reliever medication . Even though they are small, kidney stones can cause discomfort. To relieve mild pain, your doctor may recommend a pain reliever such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve).
- Alpha blocker medication. This drug can relax the ureter muscles, and help pass kidney stones more quickly with less pain.
What if the kidney stones are large or exceed 6 mm? Be careful, large kidney stones can cause urinary tract infections, bleeding, and even kidney damage.
Well, there are several treatments to overcome this, including:
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) . Uses sound waves to create strong vibrations (shock waves) that break stones into small pieces that can be excreted in urine.
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Using a nephroscope for larger stones, which are not usually treated with ESWL.
Open surgery . This procedure is rarely performed, usually only used to remove very large kidney stones with an abnormal shape.
Want to know more about how to treat kidney disease? You can ask the doctor directly via the Halodoc application . No need to leave the house, you can contact an expert doctor anytime and anywhere. Practical, right?
Prevent and Control Kidney Disease
Kidney stones are a chronic kidney disease that should not be underestimated. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, there are several efforts that can be made to prevent and control chronic kidney disease, including kidney stones, namely SMART and COMPLIANT. Here’s the explanation:
DODGY
- Check your health regularly.
- Get rid of cigarette smoke.
- Exercise regularly.
- Balanced diet.
- Get enough rest.
- Manage stress well.
OBEY
- Check your health regularly and follow the doctor’s recommendations.
- Treat the disease with regular and regular treatment.
- Maintain a healthy diet with balanced nutrition.
- Try to do physical activity safely.
- Avoid cigarettes, alcohol and other carcinogenic substances.
Apart from that, don’t forget to increase your “Self Awareness”. This means regularly measuring blood pressure and checking blood sugar regularly, or at least once a year.
So, for those of you who experience symptoms of kidney stones and they don’t get better, see a doctor immediately to get the right treatment. The goal is to treat kidney stones immediately so as to minimize kidney damage.
You can have your kidney stones checked at the hospital of your choice . Previously, make an appointment with a doctor on the Halodoc application so you don’t have to queue when you arrive at the hospital.
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