Do you currently have kidney stones? Did you ever have them? Do you have someone close to you that suffers from them? Well, if you know, kidney stones are quite a "pain". Literally and figuratively. The good news, is that there is a solution, and Z Urology can help!
What are Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones usually form when you do not drink enough water and as a result, urine becomes concentrated. This allows the minerals to stick together and form crystals. Those crystals we commonly refer to as stones. These stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys.
Kidney stones affect one in eleven people in the United States. They are more common in men and those who are overweight. They are also higher in levels with those that have diabetes.
The kidney stones that stay in the kidneys typically will not cause pain. Passing the kidney stones, however, can be very painful. This is what everyone fears.
Oh, the Pain!
People usually get severe pain that starts on one side of their mid-back and radiates around to the front of the stomach and then towards the groin. For many, the pain is so severe that people throw up. In extreme cases, blood can be spotted in the urine.
If the kidney stones are small enough, they can be passed at home with pain medication and by drinking a lot of water to help “push” the stone out. If the stone is too large or gets stuck or infected, you may need surgery. Z Urology can help you deal with all of this.
Kidney Stone Prevention
To help prevent kidney stones, make sure you drink as close to ten cups of water per day. Do everything you can to decrease the amount of salt in your diet. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Get the recommended amount of calcium per day. Some of the best ways to get calcium are found in dairy, fish, leafy greens, and beans.
Please contact Z Urology if any of the following is going on for you:
- The pain is so severe you can’t sit still or find a comfortable position.
- You can not keep fluids down.
- You are experiencing fevers and chills.
- You have blood in your urine.
If you feel you are in need of a urologist to help you deal with kidney stone issues, then contact Z Urology for a group that is dedicated to delivering world-class expertise in urology, along with an unwavering commitment to their patients. The three locations to choose from are located in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Pompano Beach.
You can go to the website directly and set up an appointment or you can call 954-714-8200. Either way, you contact, you will be setting up to see the leading urologist office in all of South Florida. With an extremely talented and professional staff of doctors and more, you are in truly good hands with the doctors and nurses at Z Urology. Z Urology is your leader in urological care. Go ahead and call now!
