{"id":12099,"date":"2026-04-20T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=12099"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:04:14","slug":"are-you-at-risk-for-kidney-stones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2026\/04\/20\/are-you-at-risk-for-kidney-stones\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You at Risk for Kidney Stones?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12101 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/07\/iStock-1276586149-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"What You Need to Know About Kidney Stones\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/07\/iStock-1276586149-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/07\/iStock-1276586149-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/07\/iStock-1276586149-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/07\/iStock-1276586149-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/07\/iStock-1276586149-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/07\/iStock-1276586149-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>People who have suffered from kidney stones rarely forget the experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2026\/04\/20\/are-you-at-risk-for-kidney-stones\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The tiny\u00a0\u2013\u00a0and sometimes not-so-tiny\u00a0\u2013\u00a0masses form quietly in the kidney. They usually\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0cause pain until they move around within the kidney or pass into the ureters, the tubes that connect the kidney to the bladder. If they get stuck, they can block urine flow,\u00a0causing\u00a0the kidneys to swell and the ureter to spasm,\u00a0resulting in\u00a0severe pain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What Are Kidney Stones?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kidney stones are hard mineral and salt deposits that form in the kidneys, often due to concentrated urine from dehydration.\u202fPreventing this crystallization process is a strong reason to prioritize hydration.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While there are\u00a0different types\u00a0of kidney stones, about 75% are primarily made of calcium. Other types include uric acid, cystine (a protein\u00a0component), and struvite (a phosphate mineral).\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Are You at Risk?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAbout 12% of Americans experience kidney stones,\u201d\u00a0says\u00a0urologist\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/timothy-david-averch\/4274395?unified=averch&amp;categories=specialties%2Cclinical_keywords%2Cprovider_name%2Clocation_name%2Cprimary_care&amp;sort=relevance%2Cnetworks%2Cavailability_density_best&amp;from=search-list\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Timothy Averch,\u202fMD,\u202fFACS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Head of Endourology and Stone Disease at\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cooper University Health Care<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u201cAnd, once\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0had one, you are 50% more likely to have another within 10 years.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The top risk factors for kidney stones include:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dehydration:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not drinking enough water can lead to concentrated urine, which increases the likelihood of minerals crystallizing and forming stones.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diet:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A diet high in sodium, oxalate-rich foods (like spinach and beets), animal protein, and sugar can increase the risk of kidney stones.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Obesity:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Excess body weight can alter the acid balance in urine, promoting stone formation.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certain Medical Conditions:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hyperparathyroidism, gout, and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) can increase\u00a0risk.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Family History:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If someone in your family has had kidney stones,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0more likely to develop them.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medications and Supplements:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certain medications, such as diuretics, decongestants, and some antibiotics\u00a0can raise\u00a0your\u00a0risk.\u00a0High\u00a0doses\u00a0of\u00a0vitamin\u00a0C\u00a0can\u00a0also contribute\u00a0to\u00a0stone production,\u00a0especially in\u00a0men.\u00a0Always\u00a0talk to your health care provider before stopping any medications.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Age and Gender:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kidney stones are more common in people between 40 and 60 years old and are more prevalent in men than in women.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digestive Diseases and Surgeries:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conditions like Crohn\u2019s disease or surgeries like gastric bypass can affect the digestive process and increase the risk of stones.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Immobility:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lack of physical activity or prolonged bed rest can lead to bone loss, increasing calcium levels in the\u00a0blood\u00a0and the risk of stones.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A DASH of Prevention<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAdopting the DASH diet is\u202fassociated with\u00a0helping\u00a0prevent kidney stones,\u201d Dr.\u00a0Averch\u00a0says.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, was initially developed to help control high blood pressure.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This eating plan, which promotes a diet rich in vegetables, nuts, low-fat dairy, and whole grains but limits red and processed meats and sweetened beverages,\u00a0assists\u00a0in\u00a0preventing\u00a0the formation of kidney stones,\u201d Dr.\u00a0Averch\u00a0explains.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Symptoms of Kidney Stones<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Signs you may have a kidney stone that is on the move can include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Severe, sharp pain in the side and back, below the ribs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pain radiating to the lower abdomen and groin<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pain that comes in waves and varies in intensity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pain or a burning sensation when urinating<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People with kidney stones may also experience:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pink, red, or brown urine<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloudy or foul-smelling urine<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The persistent urge to urinate, urinate more often than usual, or urinate in smaller amounts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fever and chills, which are signs of infection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When to See a Health Care\u00a0Professional\u00a0About Kidney Stones<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr.\u00a0Averch\u00a0recommends seeking help\u00a0immediately\u00a0if you experience the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Severe pain preventing you from sitting still or finding a comfortable position<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pain with nausea and vomiting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pain with fever and chills,\u00a0indicating\u00a0infection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blood in the urine<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty passing urine<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s important to consult your health care professional if you experience any of these symptoms,\u201d Dr. Averch says. \u201cYour physician can determine the cause of the symptoms and recommend the appropriate treatment.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Kidney Stones Are Treated<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cDepending on their location and size, there are several ways to treat kidney stones,\u201d Dr. Averch says. \u201cIn minor cases, your health care professional may recommend over-the-counter pain relievers and increased water consumption to speed the flushing of the stone through your system.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/treatments\/extracorporeal-shock-wave-lithotripsy-eswl\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shock wave lithotripsy\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a noninvasive procedure that uses sound waves to blast the stone into fragments that are easier to pass. Another minimally invasive treatment is ureteroscopy, where a flexible tube with a light and an attached camera (endoscope) are inserted through the ureter to retrieve or break up the stone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Larger kidney stones can become lodged in the urinary tract and may need surgical intervention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAlthough they rarely cause permanent damage if treated, kidney stones can be extremely painful,\u201d Dr.\u00a0Averch\u00a0says. \u201cWhile not all cases can be avoided, taking a few precautions can help reduce your likelihood of having an experience you\u2019d rather miss.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>To make an appointment with a kidney stone specialist at Cooper, call\u202f<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a>\u202f(<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) or use\u00a0our\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/request-appointment?source=ehealth_blog\">online form<\/a>\u202fto\u00a0make an appointment.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00bfTiene riesgo de sufrir c\u00e1lculos renales?<\/h2>\n<p>Las personas que han sufrido c\u00e1lculos renales rara vez olvidan la experiencia.<\/p>\n<p>Estas diminutas \u2014y, a veces, no tan diminutas\u2014 masas se forman silenciosamente en el ri\u00f1\u00f3n. Por lo general, no causan dolor hasta que se desplazan dentro del ri\u00f1\u00f3n o pasan a los ur\u00e9teres, los conductos que conectan el ri\u00f1\u00f3n con la vejiga. Si se atascan, pueden obstruir el flujo de orina, provocando que los ri\u00f1ones se hinchen y que el ur\u00e9ter sufra espasmos, lo que da lugar a un dolor intenso.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 son los c\u00e1lculos renales?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Los c\u00e1lculos renales son dep\u00f3sitos duros de minerales y sales que se forman en los ri\u00f1ones, a menudo debido a la concentraci\u00f3n de la orina provocada por la deshidrataci\u00f3n. Prevenir este proceso de cristalizaci\u00f3n constituye una raz\u00f3n de peso para priorizar la hidrataci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p>Si bien existen diferentes tipos de c\u00e1lculos renales, aproximadamente el 75 % est\u00e1n compuestos principalmente por calcio. Otros tipos incluyen los de \u00e1cido \u00farico, cistina (un componente proteico) y estruvita (un mineral fosf\u00e1tico).<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bfEst\u00e1 usted en riesgo?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Aproximadamente el 12 % de los estadounidenses padece c\u00e1lculos renales,&#8221; afirma el ur\u00f3logo <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicians.cooperhealth.org\/provider\/timothy-david-averch\/4274395?unified=averch&amp;categories=specialties%2Cclinical_keywords%2Cprovider_name%2Clocation_name%2Cprimary_care&amp;sort=relevance%2Cnetworks%2Cavailability_density_best&amp;from=search-list\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Timothy Averch,\u202fMD,\u202fFACS<\/span><\/a>, jefe de Endourolog\u00eda y Enfermedades Liti\u00e1sicas en <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cooper University Health Care<\/span><\/a>. &#8220;Y, una vez que se ha tenido uno, existe un 50 % m\u00e1s de probabilidades de sufrir otro en un plazo de 10 a\u00f1os.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Los principales factores de riesgo para los c\u00e1lculos renales incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deshidrataci\u00f3n:<\/strong> No beber suficiente agua puede provocar que la orina se concentre, lo cual aumenta la probabilidad de que los minerales cristalicen y formen c\u00e1lculos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dieta:<\/strong> Una dieta rica en sodio, alimentos con alto contenido de oxalatos (como las espinacas y la remolacha), prote\u00ednas de origen animal y az\u00facar puede aumentar el riesgo de padecer c\u00e1lculos renales.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Obesidad:<\/strong> El exceso de peso corporal puede alterar el equilibrio \u00e1cido de la orina, favoreciendo la formaci\u00f3n de c\u00e1lculos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ciertas afecciones m\u00e9dicas:<\/strong> Condiciones como la diabetes tipo 2, el hiperparatiroidismo, la gota y las infecciones recurrentes del tracto urinario (ITU) pueden aumentar el riesgo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antecedentes familiares:<\/strong> Si alg\u00fan miembro de su familia ha tenido c\u00e1lculos renales, usted tiene una mayor probabilidad de desarrollarlos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medicamentos y suplementos:<\/strong> Ciertos medicamentos, como los diur\u00e9ticos, los descongestivos y algunos antibi\u00f3ticos, pueden elevar su riesgo. Las dosis altas de vitamina C tambi\u00e9n pueden contribuir a la formaci\u00f3n de c\u00e1lculos, especialmente en los hombres. Consulte siempre a su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica antes de suspender cualquier medicamento.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Edad y g\u00e9nero:<\/strong> Los c\u00e1lculos renales son m\u00e1s comunes en personas de entre 40 y 60 a\u00f1os, y son m\u00e1s prevalentes en los hombres que en las mujeres.<br \/>\n<strong>Enfermedades y cirug\u00edas digestivas:<\/strong> Afecciones como la enfermedad de Crohn o cirug\u00edas como el bypass g\u00e1strico pueden afectar el proceso digestivo y aumentar el riesgo de formaci\u00f3n de c\u00e1lculos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inmovilidad:<\/strong> La falta de actividad f\u00edsica o el reposo prolongado en cama pueden provocar p\u00e9rdida \u00f3sea, lo que aumenta los niveles de calcio en la sangre y el riesgo de desarrollar c\u00e1lculos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Una pizca de prevenci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Adoptar la dieta DASH se asocia con la prevenci\u00f3n de los c\u00e1lculos renales,&#8221; afirma el Dr. Averch.<\/p>\n<p>La dieta DASH \u2014cuyas siglas en ingl\u00e9s significan Enfoques diet\u00e9ticos para detener la hipertensi\u00f3n \u2014 se desarroll\u00f3 inicialmente para ayudar a controlar la presi\u00f3n arterial alta.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Este plan de alimentaci\u00f3n, que promueve una dieta rica en verduras, frutos secos, productos l\u00e1cteos bajos en grasa y cereales integrales \u2014pero que limita las carnes rojas y procesadas, as\u00ed como las bebidas azucaradas\u2014, contribuye a prevenir la formaci\u00f3n de c\u00e1lculos renales,&#8221; explica el Dr. Averch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S\u00edntomas de los c\u00e1lculos renales<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Los signos de que usted podr\u00eda tener un c\u00e1lculo renal en movimiento pueden incluir:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dolor intenso y agudo en el costado y la espalda, debajo de las costillas<\/li>\n<li>Dolor que se irradia hacia la parte baja del abdomen y la ingle<\/li>\n<li>Dolor que se presenta en oleadas y var\u00eda de intensidad<\/li>\n<li>Dolor o sensaci\u00f3n de ardor al orinar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Las personas con c\u00e1lculos renales tambi\u00e9n pueden experimentar:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orina de color rosa, rojo o marr\u00f3n<\/li>\n<li>Orina turbia o con mal olor<\/li>\n<li>Una necesidad persistente de orinar, orinar con m\u00e1s frecuencia de lo habitual u orinar en cantidades m\u00e1s peque\u00f1as<\/li>\n<li>N\u00e1useas y v\u00f3mitos<\/li>\n<li>Fiebre y escalofr\u00edos, que son signos de infecci\u00f3n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cu\u00e1ndo consultar a un profesional de la salud por c\u00e1lculos renales<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El Dr. Averch recomienda buscar ayuda de inmediato si experimenta lo siguiente:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dolor intenso que le impide quedarse quieto o encontrar una posici\u00f3n c\u00f3moda<\/li>\n<li>Dolor acompa\u00f1ado de n\u00e1useas y v\u00f3mitos<\/li>\n<li>Dolor con fiebre y escalofr\u00edos, lo cual indica una infecci\u00f3n<\/li>\n<li>Sangre en la orina<\/li>\n<li>Dificultad para orinar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;Es importante consultar a su profesional de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica si experimenta cualquiera de estos s\u00edntomas,&#8221; afirma el Dr. Averch. &#8220;Su m\u00e9dico podr\u00e1 determinar la causa de los s\u00edntomas y recomendar el tratamiento adecuado.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>C\u00f3mo se tratan los c\u00e1lculos renales<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Dependiendo de su ubicaci\u00f3n y tama\u00f1o, existen varias formas de tratar los c\u00e1lculos renales,&#8221; afirma el Dr. Averch. &#8220;En los casos leves, su profesional de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica puede recomendar analg\u00e9sicos de venta libre y un aumento en el consumo de agua para acelerar la expulsi\u00f3n del c\u00e1lculo a trav\u00e9s de su organismo.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>La litotripsia por ondas de choque es un procedimiento no invasivo que utiliza ondas sonoras para fragmentar el c\u00e1lculo en pedazos m\u00e1s peque\u00f1os y f\u00e1ciles de expulsar. Otro tratamiento m\u00ednimamente invasivo es la ureteroscopia, en la cual se introduce un tubo flexible con una luz y una c\u00e1mara incorporada (endoscopio) a trav\u00e9s del ur\u00e9ter para extraer o fragmentar el c\u00e1lculo.<\/p>\n<p>Los c\u00e1lculos renales de mayor tama\u00f1o pueden quedar alojados en el tracto urinario y requerir una intervenci\u00f3n quir\u00fargica.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Aunque rara vez causan da\u00f1os permanentes si se tratan, los c\u00e1lculos renales pueden ser extremadamente dolorosos,&#8221; se\u00f1ala el Dr. Averch. &#8220;Si bien no todos los casos pueden evitarse, tomar algunas precauciones puede ayudar a reducir la probabilidad de tener que pasar por una experiencia que, sin duda, preferir\u00eda ahorrarse.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Para programar una cita con un especialista en c\u00e1lculos renales en Cooper, llame al <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a>\u202f(<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) o utilice nuestro <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/request-appointment\">formulario en l\u00ednea<\/a> para solicitar una cita.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People who have suffered from kidney stones rarely forget the experience. 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