Urolith

Urolith is a stone in the urinary tract. Stones in the urinary tract (uroliths) are formed due to an imbalance between stone-forming factors and stone-forming inhibitors. The most common types of stones are oxalate, phosphate, uric acid and cystine stones. Risk factors include dehydration, high salt intake, certain medical conditions and genetic predisposition. Diagnosis is based on urine tests, imaging and analysis of stone composition. Treatment depends on the size, type, and location of the stone and may include increased fluid intake, medications, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, or surgery. Prevention includes drinking enough fluids, diet, and medication if necessary.

Urolitis: stone in the urinary tract

Urolite is a stone that can form in the ureter and other organs of the genitourinary system. The formation of uroliths can be caused by various factors, such as metabolic disorders, poor nutrition, the presence of infectious diseases, etc.

As a rule, uroliths consist of calcium. However, they can also be formed from various inorganic compounds and organic substances. The most common types of uroliths are oxalate, phosphate and urate. Oxalate uroliths can form with increased consumption of foods containing oxalic acid: chocolate, beets, lettuce, mushrooms, legumes, etc., as well as with a lack of vitamins A and C. Phosphate uroliths appear with an excess of foods rich in phosphorus, such as fish and seafood , cheese, cottage cheese. Urate urolithiasis develops when uric acid metabolism is impaired, which can be caused by consuming large amounts of meat, alcohol and canned food. Symptoms of urolith. When a person develops urolith in the kidneys, symptoms appear and there is a risk of inflammation. Symptoms may include urinary disturbances (pain, difficulty in flow, urinary retention), pain in the kidneys, back, abdomen and genitals, changes in the color of urine, and the appearance of blood.