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Food substances in our bodies convert into energy. Digestive process in our body produce nutrients. Sari food was burned in the cells produce energy. At the time change food into energy, cells produce waste.

Waste generated in the form of metabolic waste substances, these substances are no longer used by the body. Therefore, this substance must be disposed of so as not to poison the body. The process of disposal of substances called the process of spending the rest of metabolism or excretion. Waste substances are excreted out of the body by excretion organs, ie kidneys, skin, lung, and liver.

1. Disorders of the kidney

Kidney function can be impaired due to bacterial infection, inflammation, kidney stones, and so forth. If one kidney is not functioning or impaired, then the other kidney will take over the task of the first kidney. But the kidneys can be damaged both of them and this will result in very serious because urea will accumulate in the body and cause death. The following are disorders and diseases of the kidney.

a. Kidney stones Kidney stones occur because of the calcium salt deposits in the kidneys thereby inhibiting the release of urine and cause pain. The disease can be treated with surgery and laser beams. The goal of surgery to remove the potassium salt deposits. The aim of using laser light to break the deposition of calcium salts. Read the rest of this entry »

For unknown reasons, the number of people in the United States with kidney stones has been increasing over the past 30 years. To late 1970, less than 4 percent of the population had stone forming disease. Of the early 1990, the proportion of the population with the disease had increased to more than 5 percent.

Caucasians are more likely to develop kidney stones than African Americans. Stones occur more frequently in men. The prevalence of kidney stones rises dramatically as men enter the 40 and increasing in their 70′s. For women, the prevalence of kidney stones in their beaks 50. Once a person obtains more than one stone, other stones are likely to develop.

Other symptoms of kidney stones

The following are the most common symptoms of kidney stones. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

• extreme, severe pain in the back or side that will not go away
• blood in urine
• nausea and vomiting
• cloudy or odorous urine
• frequent urination
• a burning sensation when urinating
• fever and chills
• prompt medical attention for kidney stones is necessary.

Symptoms of kidney stones may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.