Why should anyone find out about the cause of kidney stones in woman or man?

Well, statistics indicate a 10% probability of anyone developing this condition, characterized by sharp cramps in the back and side in the area of the renal or lower abdomen with possible nausea and vomiting.

With millions of people affected, chances are someone you know is already affected.

By reading this article, it's time well-spent to better understand the cause of kidney stones (also known as nephrolithiasis, renal calculus or renal calculi) and possible prevention / remedy options.

First thing to know is that the medical community do not always know what exactly leads to this problem.

Having said this, their consensus is that family hereditary is certainly a leading cause of kidney stones in woman and man.

And this risk is not just confined to people with a family history of nephrolithiasis.

People with urinary tract infections, renal disorders, metabolic disorders, gout and hypercalciuria are more prone to develop renal calculi - and unfortunately, these diseases are strongly linked to family hereditary.

Although more likely to develop in males, the incidence of kidney stones in woman has been on the rise.

As calcium oxalate is the main culprit in 80 per cent of nephrolithiasis cases, women taking calcium supplementation or anything that increase the amount of calcium in the body (e.g. intake of water pills and calcium-based antacids) have to be careful.

On a related note, excess intake of Vitamin D is also another cause of kidney stones in woman or man.

One way to prevent is to drink plenty of water.

Foods that have high or medium oxalate content should be consumed in moderation.

Medical treatment for nephrolithiasis can be costly and includes prescribed medication, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and open surgery for severe cases.

For those seeking home-based remedies, there are safe, natural and inexpensive methods that can be found online including an amazingly painless procedure that makes use of two commonly available ingredients that can be bought from the local grocery store.

So irrespective of the cause of kidney stones, there are various remedial alternatives for the sufferer to alleviate the pain if early action is taken.

Peter Jun writes passionately on a variety of health topics including kidney stones - a condition that had affected both his mother and grandmother. To know more about the cause of kidney stones and remedy possibilities, please visit the blog on Nephrolithiasis. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Jun

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