Causes of urinary stones

In life, there are many causes of urinary stones. It may be due to environmental factors. Hot weather can cause the concentration of urine to increase, resulting in calcium stones. Dietary problems are also the cause of urinary stones. Many vegetables contain oxalic acid, and bones contain calcium. Eating these ingredients together will lead to the formation of calcium oxalate, which is the main cause of urinary stones.

Environmental factors

Natural environment - such as regional differences and climatic conditions. For example, in hot areas, excessive sweating can lead to higher urine concentrations, and the increase in calcium content in water makes stones more likely to form. Social conditions - Excessive intake of animal protein causes more bladder stones in children. Oxalate stones increase in areas with abundant fruits and vegetables. The rich material life has led to an increase in upper urinary tract stones, and bladder stones are common in a few poor areas in Africa.

Individual factors

a: Genetic factors: Some autosomal inherited renal tubular dysfunction and congenital enzyme deficiency are genetic diseases closely related to stone formation. The incidence of stone disease in the families of patients with stone disease is higher than that in the families of patients without stone disease. For example, we often see in clinical practice that almost everyone in a family has a history of urinary stones.

b: Disease: Some diseases such as hyperthyroidism, hypercortisolism, long-term bed rest, osteolytic bone tumors, etc. may induce the formation of stones.

c: Other metabolic abnormalities. In addition to some metabolic abnormalities caused by congenital or acquired diseases, there are also some metabolic abnormalities whose causes are not very clear, such as idiopathic hypercalciuria, idiopathic hyperuricemia, etc.

d: Eating habits and the body's adaptability: People who do not like to drink water have a higher incidence of stones. Eating more dairy products increases calcium absorption (for adults). Eating more meat increases uric acid in the urine. Eating a lot of spinach can increase the excretion of oxalic acid in the urine. All of these may increase the risk of stone formation.

Some people leave their native places for a long time, and some of them increase the chance of developing fruit disease.

e: Drugs: Acetazolamide (a commonly used drug for the treatment of glaucoma), vitamin D poisoning, large amounts of oral vitamin C (which can be converted into oxalic acid), corticosteroids, sulfonamides, aspirin, etc. can all cause stones (if taken for a long time).

Urinary tract factors

Patients with prostatic hypertrophy have decreased urinary tract patency, increased residual urine volume, and a greater chance of bladder stone formation. Congenital stenosis of the ureter causes hydronephrosis, which is prone to stones. At the same time, stones obstructing the urinary tract accelerate their growth.

There are many factors that cause urinary stones. I believe that everyone has a certain understanding through the above explanation, so when we treat urinary stones, we should formulate different treatment plans according to different causes. Finally, the editor also wishes all patients a speedy recovery.