Complications of Kidney Stones

Complications can occur when the size of a kidney stone is such that it blocks urine flow. This condition can cause permanent kidney damage, as well as infection.

On the other hand, treatment of kidney stones themselves, especially large kidney stones, can also cause complications, namely:

• Injury to the ureter
• bleeding
• Infection that spreads throughout the body through blood or bacteremia.

If the patient has kidney stones, the risk of relapse is very high. The triggers for kidney stone recurrence are as follows:

• Consume too much protein-rich food and too little high-fiber food
• Only one kidney is still functioning
• Have experienced several infections related to the kidneys or urinary system.
• Have a family history of kidney stones
• Has undergone surgery on the digestive system
• Regularly take supplements that contain calcium.
• Take aspirin-based drugs, antacids, diuretics, anti-epilepsy and anti-HIV drugs.

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