Facts About Gout
Gout What is Gout? Gout is a form of arthritis that causes sudden attacks of pain, redness, and tenderness in joints; especially the joint at the base of the big toe. Gout occurs when your body has extra uric acid; so urate crystals accumulate in joints, causing inflammation and intense pain. A crisis usually develops […]
Kidney Stones: Diagnosis and Treatment in Lebanon
Stone is a hard, solid mass that can form in the ureter, bladder, and kidneys.Bladder stones usually develop as a result of bladder outlet obstruction, meaning difficulty in emptying the bladder.On the other hand, kidney stones form when minerals or acid salts in your urine crystallize.
Kidney Stones: Causes, Symptoms and Types
The symptoms and signs may include:
• No symptoms – if a stone stays in your kidney
• Aching in your loin (flank)
• Blood in your urine
• Infection in your urine
• Burning when you pass urine