Kidney stones are a very common and recurrent medical problem. Urine contains several minerals and nitrogen-containing compounds. Normally these dissolve and get eliminated in the urine. In some people, the concentration of these ingredients increases and they crystallize forming stones in our kidneys. People with certain conditions (obesity, diabetes and gout) are more likely to develop kidney stones. Source: Devicare Patient Information.
Lit Control
Lit-Control is a revolutionary medical treatment for Kidney Stones combining the most recent scientific advances in nutritional therapy with digital technologies.
- The control and monitoring of urine pH can prevent the formation of kidney stones and allows them to be discharged with greater agility.
- The monitoring of urine pH provides the security and peace of mind necessary in order to determine the urine’s acidity levels at all times and, consequently, know whether there is a risk of kidney stones forming or not.
- It is recommended to maintain the pH within a preventive range of 5.5 – 6.2, situating the urine’s acidity level within a range in which kidney stones cannot form.
Other Treatment Options
Lithotripsy
Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) involves using ultrasound (high-frequency sound waves) to pinpoint where a kidney stone is. Ultrasound shock waves are then set to the stone from a machine to break it into smaller pieces so it can be passed in your urine. Source: NHS.
Ureteroscopy
Ureteroscopy involves passing a long, thin telescope called a ureteroscope through the tube urine passes through on its way out of the body (the urethra) and into your bladder. The surgeon may either try to gently remove the stone using another instrument, or may use laser energy to break it up into small pieces so it can be passed in your urine. Source: NHS.