KIDNEY STONE INCREASE IN SUMMER
Urinary tract stones; It is caused by the accumulation over time of chemical substances that cannot be dissolved and excreted in the urine, occurring in the kidneys or any part of the urinary tract that allows urine to be excreted out of the body. Medicana International Samsun Hospital Urology Specialist Opr. Dr. Ahmet Gençbay gave information about kidney stone formation, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
Who is at Risk?
Daily fluid intake is 1.5-2 liters. Opr says that the risk of stone disease is higher in those below . Dr. Ahmet Gençbay said, "Insufficient water intake, unbalanced diet, excessive consumption of tea, coffee, acidic drinks, excess weight, recurrent urinary tract inflammation, and excessive use of medications increase the risk of kidney stone formation." Stone formation is more common in people living in places with high temperatures and in the summer. In a hot climate, water loss through sweat increases, the amount of urine decreases and its density increases. This situation increases urinary crystallization and stone formation in people prone to stone formation. Profession also has an importance in stone formation. It is seen at a higher rate in those who constantly sit at a desk and work in high temperatures, while it is less common in those who work actively. Excess sugar taken from the diet can cause kidney stones. It is thought that kidney stones are more common in people with alcohol habits than in other people. Recurrent urinary tract infections pose a risk for kidney stones. The bacteria that cause these infections cause the level of ammonia in the urine to increase. High ammonia levels can lead to a special type of kidney stones. Chronic intestinal inflammation is one of the diseases that frequently causes kidney stones. Due to hereditary transmission, the incidence of stones is higher in those with a family history of stone disease. After all, diet, familial predisposition and physical activity are factors that complement each other. "They act together and facilitate stone formation," he said.
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