Calculosis

Calculosis is a medical term that describes the presence of multiple calculi (stones) in the human body. Stones can form in various parts of the body, including the kidneys, gallbladder, bladder, and salivary glands.

One of the most common forms of calculosis is nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), which can lead to a variety of symptoms including back pain, pain when urinating, and blood in the urine. In some cases, the patient may experience bad breath, which is associated with the presence of stones in the salivary glands.

The cause of stone formation may be metabolic disorders, as well as changes in pH and concentration of various substances in the body, such as calcium, urea and acids. Some people may also have a genetic predisposition to developing stones.

Diagnosis of calculosis is carried out using various methods, including ultrasound scans, x-rays and computed tomography. Treatment depends on the size and location of the stones, as well as the presence of symptoms. In some cases, the stones can be dissolved with the help of medications, while in other cases surgery may be required.

Preventing calculosis includes eating right and drinking fluids regularly to prevent stone formation. People who are at increased risk of developing calculosis, such as those with a family history, should see a doctor and undergo regular medical examinations.

Thus, Calculosis represents a serious problem for human health, but can be successfully diagnosed and treated. Regularly following a healthy lifestyle and preventive measures can help prevent the occurrence of this disease.

Calculosis (English calculosis, from ancient Greek κᾰλκυλός - pebble - stone + σῶμα - body) - the presence of stones or large stones in the kidneys or urinary tract. Another name for this pathology is “renal stone disease” (or “urolithiasis”).

Most (more than 80%) of all kidney stones are urates, which occur in men and women 3-4 times more often than in women. Typically, stones form in men between the ages of 40 and 50, and high calcium oxalate stones can occur before age 30. Women are prone to the formation of oxalate stones, especially during pregnancy and taking oral contraceptives; urates in the content of calcium oxalates in feces are higher in women, and lipid and cholesterol stones are higher in men.

The annual worldwide prevalence is about 15%. Incidence of calculous pyelonephritis