Kidney Stones Complications and common causes
Complications:
Kidney blockage and infection, if not relieved, it can lead to kidney failure.
Common Causes:
- Insufficient fluid intake or frequent fluid loss (dehydration) can make the urine so concentrated that stones form.
- An excess of calcium or uric acid in the bloodstream caused by gout or hormone disorders.
- Kidney infections foster stone formation by slowing urine flow or changing the acid balance of the urine.
- Prolonged bed rest, e.g. due to illness.
Consult the doctor immediately if there is severe pain accompanied by the other symptoms.
