What are the dangers of kidney stones in men?

Kidney stones are a common urinary system disease. Men are more likely to have stones than women. Generally speaking, the clinical manifestations of kidney stones are mainly waist pain, difficulty urinating, nausea and vomiting, hematuria, etc. Not liking to drink more water is a key cause of kidney stones. When drinking less water, urine gradually decreases, resulting in excessive concentration in urine, which is very easy to produce crystals, and eventually causes kidney stones. Kidney stones have many hazards, the key ones are as follows.

The dangers of kidney stones

1. Partial damage

Small stones can easily wear out the urethral mucosa and cause bleeding and angina pectoris; large stones can compress the urethral mucosa for a long time, causing epithelial cells to fall off and tissue ulcers, resulting in adhesion between the stones and the urethral wall and even lesions.

2. Affect kidney function and even uremia

Kidney stones are most likely to accumulate at the junction of the urethra and renal pelvis, causing urethral obstruction. After urethral obstruction, the urethra and renal pelvis above the obstruction will expand and retain water, affecting kidney function. In severe cases, the entire kidney function may be lost, and even uremia may occur.

3. Urinary tract infection

Long-term urinary tract infection is prone to bacterial infection. In severe cases, it can cause kidney effusion and even septicemia, which threatens physical health. In addition, urinary tract infection can cause stones to grow rapidly and aggravate the condition. Therefore, once symptoms of kidney stones appear, you should seek medical attention immediately to prevent the condition from getting worse.