Thought it was just a normal backache, but unexpectedly the kidney was filled with pus and coral stones.

Thinking it was just normal back pain, I didn't go to the doctor early.

The medical history revealed that Ms. N. had had open surgery for left kidney stones, so she thought she was cured. When she had back pain, she thought it was just normal back pain, so she did not seek medical attention early. It was only when the symptoms became more severe that she went to the hospital for examination.

On May 14, specialist doctor Le Nguyen Phu (Department of Urology, Xuyen A Tay Ninh General Hospital) said that the results of examination and imaging diagnosis showed that the patient's right kidney had been infected with hydronephrosis due to coral stones occupying the entire renal pelvis. At the same time, recurrent left kidney stones and urinary tract infections were also discovered. If not promptly intervened, the patient is at high risk of losing right kidney function, sepsis and life-threatening.

Coral stones were removed by the doctor.

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According to Dr. Phu, the above case was considered complicated, due to the large, coral-shaped stone mass, deeply penetrating the renal pelvis. Immediately, the doctors planned and performed surgery to remove the right kidney stone.

With the smooth coordination of specialists, the surgery was successful. Dozens of large and small stones of complex shapes were completely removed, contributing to preserving kidney function and preventing dangerous complications for the patient.

After surgery, the patient was monitored and cared for at the Department of Urology. Currently, his health condition is stable and he is expected to be discharged in the next few days.

Coral stones are one of the most complex forms of kidney stones.

"Coral stones are one of the most complex forms of kidney stones, often progressing silently and being difficult to detect. If not diagnosed early and intervened promptly, the patient may suffer from kidney pus, widespread infection, even kidney loss or life-threatening sepsis," said Dr. Phu.

In cases like patient N., early detection, accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment are key factors in preserving kidney function and achieving optimal treatment outcomes.

To prevent kidney stones, people need to maintain a healthy lifestyle, drink enough water, and get adequate rest. A well-hydrated body will also help the kidneys and liver filter toxins better, minimizing the accumulation of toxins in the liver and kidneys leading to stones. In addition, limit salty foods, reduce animal protein, and avoid overusing foods rich in oxalate. In addition, you should limit the consumption of foods and drinks containing caffeine such as coffee, strong tea, and avoid smoking, as they can cause dehydration.

In particular, people with a history of kidney stones or a family history of the disease need to pay more attention. Maintaining regular exercise and regular health check-ups are also important, especially for people with a history of kidney stones or a family history of the disease.

"People should not be subjective with signs such as persistent pain in the lower back, cloudy urine, painful urination, fever, unexplained loss of appetite and back pain. Regular screening is an effective way to detect kidney stones and prevent serious complications. Timely intervention will help preserve the kidneys and avoid unfortunate consequences," Dr. Phu advised.

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