Nephrology and dialysis centre

Kidney stones are a common health problem, affecting up to 10 per cent of the population over the course of a lifetime. If kidney stones migrate into the ureter, they can cause severe colicky pain. If they do not pass spontaneously via the bladder, treatment by a urologist may be necessary. The development of kidney stones is favoured by various factors. In addition to dietary habits and insufficient fluid intake, metabolic disorders can also be the cause in some patients. If kidney stones occur repeatedly or at a young age, further clarification by a nephrologist in a specialised consultation is usually advisable. In this way, possible metabolic disorders can be recognised and treated in a targeted manner in order to reduce the risk of stones forming again.

Our kidneys perform vital tasks - they regulate the fluid balance, filter the blood and keep the blood pressure in balance. If these functions are impaired over a long period of time, this is known as chronic kidney disease. The disease often progresses gradually and goes unnoticed for a long time. In our blog post, you can find out the underlying causes, how to recognise the first signs, what modern treatment options are available - and what you can do to prevent it yourself.