Pathophysiological Reason for Development of Renal Calculi

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Renal calculi or kidney stones begin to form when a person’s urine contains a high concentration of crystal-forming substances. The most common substances in urine include calcium, uric acid, and oxalate (Ratkalkar & Kleinman, 2011). When there are too many chemical substances that urine can dilute, the crystals form, attracting other elements that come together to form a solid that grows bigger unless it is passed out through urine. If the urine lacks enough fluid and other proprieties to stop the chemical from sticking together, kidney stones form (Ratkalkar & Kleinman, 2011). Doctors recommend waiting for small stones to pass on their own for small stones. Drinking a lot of water, at least eight glasses a day increases the likelihood of passing the stones. If the stones are not causing pain or an infection, waiting for four to six weeks for them to pass is safe. However, large stones may ...