neerukivi
Neerukivi, or kidney stone, is a hard mineral deposit that forms in the kidneys from concentrated urine. Stones can be solitary or occur as multiple crystals and may pass into the urinary tract, causing pain or obstruction.
Stones form when urine becomes oversaturated with stone-forming substances such as calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, uric
Symptoms vary and may be absent or include sudden, severe flank or groin pain that comes in
Treatment depends on stone size, location, and symptoms. Small stones often pass with fluids and analgesia.
Prevention focuses on preventing recurrence by maintaining high fluid intake to dilute urine and by dietary
Overall, nephrolithiasis is a common urological condition with a favorable outcome when properly managed and prevented.