Paying good attention to the health should be our first priority because illness doesn't select age but affects people of all ages and status. This will take us to the topic of this contest which is; KIDNEY STONES. An health condition that occurs as a result of unhealthy lifestyle but the goodnews is that it is preventable with the right healthy habits.
What is kidney stones?
Kidney stones can be noticed when there is discomfort, severe pains and when the urine is too acidic and it is as a result of minerals and salts that formed inside the kidney. Other types of kidney stones are;
- uric acid stones
- cystine stones
- struvite stones
- calcium stones
| Causes and Symptoms |
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Kidney stones can happen due to the following;
- When a person is overweight
- Dehydration
- Infections
- Hereditary can also be the cause
- High consumption of salt
Symptoms
The symptoms of kidney stones are;
- Painful and frequent urination
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Pains in the abdomen
- Blood in urine
| Prevention/ Treatment |
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Below are the remedies for kidney stones;
- Visit the doctor to prescribe medication
- Take a pain relief medication while trying to treat it naturally
- Consume less salt
- Keep your weight in check
- Stay hydrated ( it is a natural way of getting rid of already formed stones)
Health is not something we should joke with, spreading awareness about kidney related health issue is very important because the kidney is an important part of the internal organs. Creating these awareness will keep many in check and save lives. Prevention will go a long way to reduce the number of severe cases of this sickness on time.
I will invite friends to join the healthy steem contest; @josepha @mvchacin and @eliany.