Are 8mm kidney stones dangerous?

Formed from the crystallization and deposition of minerals in the urine, when kidney stones appear, patients often have pain, painful urination, and frequent urination, causing certain obstacles in daily life. So how many mm kidney stones need surgery and is 8mm kidney stones dangerous?

When the stone begins to form, the stone may be as small as a grain of sand, at this time the patient does not have any abnormal signs. Only when there are pain, or other health complications occur, the patient goes to check and is discovered kidney stones.
Gravel size is calculated according to the measured diameter of the stone. In most cases, stones less than 5mm are considered small stones, these stones can pass out on their own in the urine stream. However, with stones over 5mm in size, the ability to self-eliminate is almost very low, so stones are often deposited in the kidneys, ureters, bladder... this is also the time when the body begins to have symptoms. onset. And the most common way to remove these large stones is surgery.
However, the assessment of kidney stone status is not only based on the size but also depends on the location of the stone, the shape of the stone. Therefore, in many cases, although the stones are large, they do not need surgery, and conversely, there are cases where patients with small stones need surgery.

8mm kidney stone is considered large size, so if not treated early it can cause some serious health problems such as:
2.1 Kidney stone causing urinary tract obstruction With 8mm size, kidney stone completely risk of urinary tract obstruction. Because stones will move with the flow of urine, when from the kidney will fall into the ureter and stone can cause urine to stagnate, thereby causing urinary obstruction. At this time, the patient will have difficulty urinating or urinating.
2.2 Dilatation of the renal pelvis In some cases, when the kidney stone is large, the stone will stay in the renal pelvis for a long time, the size of the stone will grow and cause the renal pelvis to dilate. This condition to a certain extent will put the patient in danger and at risk of tearing the calyx.
2.3 Urinary tract bleeding Urinary tract bleeding is also one of the common health problems in people with kidney stones. If the stone size is large and has a thorny shape, it will often create friction in the urinary tract, at this time the patient will have urinary tract bleeding. At this time, when urinating, the urine will be mixed with blood.
2.4 Urethritis When the stone rubs, it will create scratches, this is a favorable condition for bacteria to attack causing UTI. Urinary tract infection, if prolonged, the patient faces many dangerous complications and requires intervention to help improve the disease.
2.5 Renal rupture Renal rupture is a condition in which the patient appears kidney stones in clusters. At this time, when the number of stones is large and large, they will put pressure on the kidneys. Over time, the patient has to face many complications, the most dangerous of which is kidney failure.

Actuality will depend on the medical condition, stone size, patient desire, but the doctor has different indications. In most cases, 8mm kidney stones require surgery or may be indicated with medical treatment combined with increasing the amount of urine excreted to create pressure to push the stone out. Or more modern and popular is the endoscopic method of lithotripsy with a rigid bronchoscope, endoscopic retrograde lithotripsy with a soft bronchoscope... Besides, kidney stone patients are also advised by doctors to use additional regimens. Eat, drink and live for the best health.
Should drink a lot of water from 2-3 liters per day for better excretory system. It is best to eat light and avoid processed foods, instead use a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits. Calcium-rich foods, alcoholic beverages, stimulants should be minimized. Do not hold urine but need to combine gentle exercise. Kidney stones are a common disease in many subjects. The disease not only causes pain and discomfort, but also seriously affects the health and lifestyle of the patient. Therefore, in order to reduce the risk of disease, in addition to eating well and getting enough rest, patients should also actively go for regular health checkups. Early detection not only makes the treatment process simple and cost-effective, but also minimizes the impact on health.
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