2. KIDNEY STONES A Robles Rivas Production

3. KIDNEY STONES Introduction nTnThis disease is not transmittable. Kidney stones can develop when certain chemicals in urine form crystals that stick together. Stones may also develop from a persistent kidney infection. Drinking small amounts of fluids. More frequent in hot weather

4. SYMPTOMS n Pain in the lower back part or in the lower abdomen, which might move to the groin. Pain may last from hours to minutes. n Nausea, vomiting n Blood in urine n Burning during urination, foul smell in urine, chills, weakness and fevers for urinary tract infection.

5. TREATMENT n Most n Most stones pass through the body in hours or days. Doctor might advice for you to drink fluids and have a specialized diet. n Some n Some stones may be dissolved with medication. Extra-corporeal Extra-corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy. You You might prevent this disease by drinking fluids.

6. EPIDEMIOLOGY n This disease can be found anywhere. n This disease can strike on any age group.