KIDNEY STONES

BY D OA A A L I

Kidney stones are stone-like lumps that

can develop in one or both of the
kidneys.

TYPES OF KIDNEY STONES

Calcium stones
Uric acid stones
Struvite stones

Calcium stones are the most common type of kidney stone.

Uric acid stones : This type of kidney stone is more common in men than in
women.

Struvite stones : This type of stone is found mostly in women who suffer from
urinary tract infections.

RISK FACTORS

Family history
Dehydration
Obesity

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR KIDNEY

STONES
Marshmallow root

Goldenrod flowers

Gravel root

SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY STONES

Symptoms usually occur if the kidney stone

gets stuck in your kidney
causes an infection
Most common symptoms
Blood in urine
Cloudy urine
Vomiting and Nausea
Fever
Burning sensation during urination

DIAGNOSIS OF KIDNEY STONES

Urine tests
Blood test