Managing renal health involves monitoring biochemical markers like creatinine and albumin while adhering to specialized diets to prevent stone formation.
Most kidney stones form as a result of chemicals that are deposited in the kidneys and not passed from the body through urination. Crystals form and attach themselves to the wall of the kidney especially when urine is highly acidic and concentrated, according to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Renal Unit.
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Ascites is a condition where fluid builds up in the abdomen and may result in swelling, chest pain and shortness of breath. The main cause for ascites is cirrhosis of the liver, notes Drugs.com. The website adds that ascites may also be caused by cancer, kidney disease, pancreatitis and heart disease.
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There are several types of kidney stones, and all are the result of waste material that deposits in the kidneys because it was unable to be properly excreted. Several fruit juices contain compounds that help dissolve kidney stones or prevent them from forming in the first place.
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