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Kidney stones are not an extremely common ailment, but it still is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the emergency room. Normally, a very sharp pain below the stomach will worthy enough for an emergency doctor’s visit, but the color of your urine can be the most alarming symptom. The color of urine is normally supposed to be clear or different variants of yellow. Once it has a pink or reddish tinge to it, you should definitely seek out medical advice.

Once you have gone to the doctor or emergency room, they will conduct a number of tests. Of course, the test results will then determine that you have got kidney stones. This may be very frightening and confusing news for you. You’re most probably wondering how on earth these “stones” got in there in the first place?

First things first, you need to ask your older family members if they have ever had kidney stones. Kidney stones are often hereditary. The healthy functioning of the kidneys relate to the proper excretion of waste through the urine. If any blood related members of your family have suffered from kidney stones or any other kidney problems, then you could have inherited the stones from them!

It is good to take a moment to stop and think about what you put in your mouth. There are certain foods in the major food groups which can also cause kidney stones, especially if there is too much calcium in the system. People who suffer from high calcium levels are recommended to limit these foods, as well as people who have kidney stones in their family. Some of these foods include peanuts, sweet potato, chocolate, grapes, celery and strawberries. You can still get the nutrition you need if you replace these foods wisely.

It can be very difficult to analyze and identify the causes of kidney stones. If you eat healthily, take good vitamins, drink lots of water and participate in regular exercise, you should be fine. If you have a history of kidney stones in your family, or are aware of the fact that you retain calcium, then be cautious with foods. It is also important that you be tuned into your body so you will know when something is amiss.

*Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with kidney stones. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.

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