One that interferes with kidney health is the formation of stones in the urinary tract. The Indonesian Association of Urologists (IAUI) defines urinary tract stones as the formation of stones in the urinary tract. These can be classified according to their causes and symptoms. Read also: As the healthcare industry develops, SILO continues to invest in improving the patient experience
Dr. Pebrian Jauhari explained that stones in the urinary tract or in scientific language urolithiasis can block circulation from the kidneys to the urethra.
According to him, whether or not stones form in the urinary tract is determined by the balance between stone-forming substances and inhibitors. “The stones that form will cause interference with the urinary tract, interference metabolicurinary tract infections, dehydration and idiopathic,” he said.
He further explained that stone formation in the urinary tract is more prone to occur between the ages of 30-50 and with a 3:1 risk ratio between men and women.
As regards medical management, he continued to relieve pain by performing laboratory and radiological investigations, ESWL (Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy) and PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolitolapassia) procedures. Read also: North Sulawesi Regional Police Bhayangkara Hospital Gets Alkes Grants From Siloam Hospitals, Kapolda Appreciates
To prevent stones from forming in the urinary tract, doctors advise avoiding dehydration. Every day must meet the requirement of 2-3 liters of water. In addition, a diet low in protein, oxalate, salt and purines is also followed.
“As well as medical care for the sick, i.e. therapy as a treatment or taking oral medicines, pills, capsules, injections or infusions,” he explained.
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