Kidney stones can develop in 1 or both kidneys and most commonly affect people aged 30 to 60. But they can occur at any age. The medical term for kidney stones is nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis. If they cause severe pain it's known as renal colic. (Source: HSE.ie 2023)
Prevalence of Urolithiasis (Kidney Stones)
15% of men and 8% of women will have a kidney stone in his or her lifetime
(Arias Vega et al., 2016)
Over half the people who get a stone will get another one within 5 years
(Arias Vega et al., 2016)
Kidney stones usually affect people who are between 30 and 60 years of age.
(Stamatelou Goldfarb et al 2023)
Urolithiasis and it’s relationship with Urinary pH
Proper control of urinary pH allows the prevention and treatment of urolithiasis in an individualised, effective and safe way.
Urinary pH Management & Kidney Stone Crystallisation Inhibition
The Four Main Types of Kidney Stones
(Source: HSE.ie)
Accounts for 80%
Calcium Stones
Calcium stones are the most common type of kidney stone. They are caused when there is too much calcium in the urine. Calcium stones are usually either large and smooth, or spiky and rough. High amounts of calcium could be due to the following factors:
Accounts for 10%
Struvite/Infectious Kidney Stones
Struvite stones are often caused by infections, and they most commonly occur after a urinary tract infection (UTI) that has lasted a long time. Struvite stones are more common in women than in men.
Accounts for 9%
Uric Acid Kidney Stones
Uric acid stones often form when there is a high amount of acid in your urine. Uric acid stones may be caused by:
Accounts for 1%
Cystine Kidney Stones
Cystine stones are the rarest form of kidney stone. They are caused by an inherited condition called cystinuria, which affects the amount of acid that is passed in your urine.
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