Microlits of the kidneys - what is it?

Sometimes after an ultrasoundthe doctor makes a diagnosis - "microlites of the kidneys." What is it and is it worth it to panic? Microliths in medicine called sand and small stones, which for some reason precipitated in the kidneys. These formations usually do not cause any concern, but it is not worth taking lightly to such a diagnosis. After all, in the course of time these small stones can greatly increase in size and turn into large stones, with which it is much more difficult to fight. The last stage before the development of urolithiasis is microliths of the kidneys. What this is, how to treat, causes and symptoms of the disease you will learn from this article.

Causes

At any disease before the beginning of treatmentit is necessary to find out the cause of the pathology. Only in this case the therapy will be as effective as possible. This also applies to the diagnosis of "microliths of the kidneys." What is this pathology, why does it appear? The main causes of microliths are as follows:

• Heredity - violations of water-salt metabolism due to a genetic change in the composition of proteins.
• Congenital pathologies of the development of the organs of the urinary system, which lead to stagnation of urine in the kidneys and the deposition of salt crystals.
• Inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract.
• Endocrine disorders. In this case, there is a failure in the metabolic processes, which is the cause of increased release of calcium from the body.
• Insufficient intake of liquid. The urine becomes very concentrated and the amount of salts in it increases significantly. In some regions where water is very hard, the presence of microliths in the kidneys is not uncommon.
• Incorrect food. Excess of acute and salty foods, meat in the diet increases the risk of this disease.
• Hypovitaminosis.
• Various neoplasms that prevent a normal outflow of urine.

Symptoms

The disease has no special manifestations. During a routine examination or a visit to a doctor for another reason, the diagnosis is unexpectedly called "microliths of the kidneys." What this is and where it came from, a person can not even guess. At the further inspection it is possible to find out other signs of microliths of kidneys.

For example, when collecting urine for analysis, it's easy to seeits turbidity. Sometimes it appears pinkish shade, which is caused by damage to the mucous membrane of the urinary tract with sharp edges of microliths. This can lead to the onset of inflammatory diseases such as cystitis and pyelonephritis, with the symptoms characteristic of these pathologies.

The most common symptom is pain,which can be piercing, cutting, blunt or acute. There are painful sensations mainly due to the delay of urine, on the way of which small pebbles have risen. Collecting in any part of the ureter, microliths can provoke the development of renal colic, which is manifested by sharp acute pain. Unpleasant sensations begin in the lower back and give into the genitals and the inner surface of the thigh.

Localization

Microliths of the right kidney are important not to confuse with diseases of the gallbladder or liver. Sometimes even the patient was on the operating table to remove the appendix. Pain in this case gives to the bottom of the abdomen.

Microliths of the left kidney can only be detectedwhen the crystal size reaches several millimeters. To diagnose it is necessary to exclude bowel diseases and myositis of the lumbar muscles. The person has low back pain, which, with loads and attempts to change the position of the body, intensifies.

Diagnostics

To determine the presence of this disease, the following studies are carried out:

• General urine analysis. It allows to determine microhematuria, amount and chemical composition of salts, the presence of bacteria.
• A general blood test to detect inflammatory processes. It allows to find out whether infection has taken place.
• The analysis of blood on biochemistry - determines the nature of metabolic disorders.
• Ultrasound diagnosis is the main method of research of this disease.
• Emergency urography helps to determine the localization, number and size of microliths. In the course of such a study, a contrast agent is injected into the vein and a series of X-rays is taken.

Sometimes it is necessary to resort to such a method of research as radioisotope scintigraphy.

How to treat

The diagnosis of "microliths of both kidneys" in the operativeIntervention does not need. The treatment of such a disease is conservative and depends on the results of the examination. In general, the doctor prescribes drugs that help dissolve microliths. Sometimes there is a need to use spasmolytic and diuretics, in order to facilitate the process of exit of small stones. If the formation is seen only in one of the kidneys, then perhaps the cause of the disease was inflammation in it. In this case, prescribe anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs, which are also necessary in case of infection of the urinary tract. A good result is observed when treating with decoctions and infusions of plants that have diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

It is very important to eat right, because microliths of both kidneys are a sign that the patient has a metabolic disorder.

Diet

If you have microliths, you need torefuse meat, fish broth, spinach, sorrel, legumes, offals, sausages, smoked products, salted, spicy foods, chocolate, strong tea and coffee, alcoholic beverages. In general, the diet depends on what kind of microliths are found. Phosphate make urine alkaline, therefore, it is necessary to limit the consumption of fruits and vegetables, dairy products. Meat, fish, flour products and vegetable oils will be useful, as they acidify urine. If carbonate microliths are found, you need to abandon dairy products and eat more meat and fish, cereals, flour products, eggs. Timely contact with a doctor, setting the right diagnosis and implementing all the recommendations will help you get rid of the disease without surgery.